Rafael, Gulf of Mexico and National Hurricane Center

Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as Cat. 3 hurricane, expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico
In the noon update, the National Hurricane Center said Rafael has 115 mph maximum sustained winds. It's expected to weaken when it enters the Gulf.
Hurricane Rafael will be a rare November storm in Gulf of Mexico
Louisianans should watch Hurricane Rafael's progress in the Gulf of Mexico, but forecasters with the National Weather Service in New Orleans say the storm doesn't pose a threat to the Bayou State on its current path.
Hurricane Rafael expected to track westward in the Gulf of Mexico. Could it affect Texas?
Rafael will make a landfall in Cuba as a major Category 3 hurricane, but it will weaken considerably as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Rafael moves into Gulf of Mexico, isn't expected to pose a threat to Corpus Christi
Rafael will work westward in the Gulf of Mexico through the weekend. Currently does not present a threat to Corpus Christi, other than elevated surf.
About 17% of oil production shut in U.S. Gulf of Mexico due to Hurricane Rafael
About 17% of crude oil production and 7% of natural gas output in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was shut in response to Hurricane Rafael, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said on Wednesday.
Rafael becomes rare November hurricane destined for Gulf of Mexico. Where does it go next?
Hurricane Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and was headed to western Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico. Where will the rare November hurricane go next?
NHC: Hurricane Rafael expected to make landfall in Cuba before moving toward Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane Rafael has intensified to a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph as it nears Cuba, posing significant threats of damaging winds, life-threatening storm surge, and heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding and mudslides.
Rafael means busy hurricane season is looking at a rare US landfall in November
Rafael is the 17th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, according to Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach. An average year sees 14 storms. Eight named storms have developed in November since 2013.
Rafael Became The 11th Hurricane Of The Season. That's Rare, Except Recently.
Eleven hurricanes have developed in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, a total that's rare in over 170 years. Rafael joined the parade: Rafael became the 11th hurricane of the season as it was near the Cayman Islands and western Cuba in the western Caribbean Sea.
Rafael poised to become rare Gulf hurricane in November
Tropical Storm Rafael is on the brink of hurricane strength as it move northwest in the Caribbean Sea towards Cuba. After crossing the island mid-week, it will move towards the central Gulf of Mexico.
Rafael becomes major hurricane ahead of Cuba landfall on way to Gulf of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Rafael grew into a major Category 3 storm Wednesday and made landfall in Cuba on ...
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Forecasters are still unsure of Hurricane Rafael's track through the Gulf. Here's why.
Hurricane Rafael formed over the Caribbean Sea Tuesday evening and is expected to rip through portions of Cuba Wednesday as ...
Offshore Producers Securing Gulf of Mexico Operations Ahead of Rafael -- OPIS Update
The bureau estimates that the shut-ins currently impact 304,418 b/d of oil production in the Gulf, or 17.4% of the region's total. About 131 mcf/d of gas production, or 7.04% of the regional total, is ...
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Rafael prompts oil companies to evacuate some personnel from rigs in Gulf of Mexico
A late-season hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico could slash U.S. oil production by 4 million barrels, according to researchers.
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Rafael upgrades to Category 2 hurricane before Cuba landfall, turning into Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane Rafael intensified to a Category 2 storm while churning toward western Cuba and the Isle of Youth, where it is ...
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Rafael rapidly intensifies into a Category 2 hurricane as it barrels toward Cuba and the Gulf
Rafael lashed the Cayman Islands in the western Caribbean with strong winds and heavy rain Tuesday night, and the Category 1 ...