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Rafael approaching Cuba from the south as a Major Hurricane in the month of November. #RAFAEL #FLWX
Days since last H. Landfall - US: Any 28 (Milton) , Major: 28 (Milton) Florida - Any: 28 (Milton) Major: 28 (Milton)
22.6N 82.7W
Wind: 115MPH
Pres: 956mb
Moving:
Nw at 13 mph
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#1206878 (Received by flhurricane at: 7:57 PM 06.Nov.2024)
TCUAT3

Hurricane Rafael Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
800 PM EST Wed Nov 06 2024

...CENTER OF RAFAEL MOVING OVER THE SOUTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO...
...8 PM EST POSITION UPDATE...

A few hours ago, Mariel, Cuba reported sustained winds of 80 mph
(130 km/h) and a peak gust of 115 mph (185 km/h) as the eye of
Rafael passed nearby.

The next hourly update will be provided at 9 PM EST...0200 UTC.


SUMMARY OF 800 PM EST...0100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...23.3N 83.3W
ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM W OF HAVANA CUBA
ABOUT 130 MI...210 KM SW OF KEY WEST FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...170 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...968 MB...28.58 INCHES

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Forecaster Beven
#1206860 (Received by flhurricane at: 5:57 PM 06.Nov.2024)
TCUAT3

Hurricane Rafael Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
600 PM EST Wed Nov 06 2024

...CENTER OF RAFAEL ON THE NORTH COAST OF WESTERN CUBA...
...6 PM EST POSITION UPDATE...

The Havana International Airport recently reported a wind gust of
67 mph...108 km/h.

The next update will be provided in the intermediate advisory at 7
PM EST...0000 UTC.


SUMMARY OF 600 PM EST...2300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...23.0N 83.0W
ABOUT 40 MI...65 KM W OF HAVANA CUBA
ABOUT 15 MI...25 KM ENE OF BAHIA HONDA CUBA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...170 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...962 MB...28.41 INCHES

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Forecaster Beven
#1206855 (Received by flhurricane at: 5:00 PM 06.Nov.2024)
TCUAT3

Hurricane Rafael Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
500 PM EST Wed Nov 06 2024

...CENTER OF RAFAEL MOVING THROUGH THE CUBAN PROVINCE OF ARTEMISA...

Recently, the Havana International Airport has reported sustained
winds of 44 mph (71 km/h) and a wind gust of 71 mph (114 km/h).
A weather station in the Casablanca area of Havana recently
reported a wind gust of 93 mph (150 km/h).

The next hourly update will be provided at 6 PM EST (2300 UTC).


SUMMARY OF 500 PM EST...2200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.8N 82.8W
ABOUT 30 MI...50 KM SW OF HAVANA CUBA
ABOUT 25 MI...40 KM ESE OF BAHIA HONDA CUBA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...958 MB...28.29 INCHES

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Forecaster Beven
#1206852 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:18 PM 06.Nov.2024)
TCUAT3

Hurricane Rafael Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
415 PM EST Wed Nov 06 2024

...RAFAEL MAKES LANDFALL IN THE CUBAN PROVINCE OF ARTEMISA...

Rafael has made landfall in the Cuban province of Artemisa just
east of Playa Majana. Maximum sustained winds at landfall are
estimated to be near 115 mph (185 km/h). The estimated minimum
central pressure is 956 mb (28.23 inches).

The next hourly update will be provided at 5 PM EST (2200 UTC).


SUMMARY OF 415 PM EST...2115 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.7N 82.7W
ABOUT 40 MI...65 KM SW OF HAVANA CUBA
ABOUT 30 MI...50 KM SE OF BAHIA HONDA CUBA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...956 MB...28.23 INCHES

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Forecaster Hagen/Beven
#1206837 (Received by flhurricane at: 3:00 PM 06.Nov.2024)
TCUAT3

Hurricane Rafael Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
300 PM EST Wed Nov 06 2024

...EYEWALL OF RAFAEL APPROACHING THE SOUTH COAST OF WESTERN CUBA...
...3 PM EST POSITION UPDATE...

Rafael is nearing western Cuba and is expected to make landfall
within the next couple of hours.

The next update will be provided in the full advisory at 4 PM
EST...2100 UTC.


SUMMARY OF 300 PM EST...2000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.4N 82.6W
ABOUT 55 MI...90 KM NNE OF THE ISLE OF YOUTH
ABOUT 55 MI...90 KM SSW OF HAVANA CUBA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...956 MB...28.23 INCHES

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Forecaster Hagen/Brown/Beven
#1206831 (Received by flhurricane at: 2:00 PM 06.Nov.2024)
TCUAT3

Hurricane Rafael Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
200 PM EST Wed Nov 06 2024

...EYE OF RAFAEL NEARING WESTERN CUBA...
...2 PM EST POSITION UPDATE...

Rafael is nearing western Cuba and is expected to make landfall
within the next few hours.

Another position update will be provided by 3 PM EST (2000 UTC)


SUMMARY OF 200 PM EST...1900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.2N 82.4W
ABOUT 50 MI...80 KM NE OF THE ISLE OF YOUTH
ABOUT 70 MI...110 KM S OF HAVANA CUBA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...956 MB...28.23 INCHES

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Forecaster Brown/Hagen