Tropical Storm Rafael is intensifying near the Cayman Islands, with impacts expected in western Cuba tonight and potential rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding along the northern Gulf Coast later this week.
Here is the latest on Tropical Storm Rafael.
Moisture levels are on the rise and an approaching front is allowing for some light scattered showers across Alabama. Any rain out there is light and spotty and many spots will remain dry.
Here is the latest information regarding Tropical Storm Rafael.
The 17th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has formed: here is the latest information.
We are seeing a partly sunny sky with temperatures this afternoon in the upper 70s for the northern half of Alabama, with low 80s for the southern counties of the state.
Tropical Depression Eighteen has formed in the south-central Caribbean Sea, with gradual strengthening expected as it moves northwest towards Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and western Cuba.
PTC 18 will become Hurricane Rafael in coming days, moving toward Cuba and then the Gulf.
Overall, the week features a transition from warm, mostly dry conditions to a period of cloudier skies, rain, and breezy weather, before a sunny conclusion. We will be tracking what will be Hurricane Rafael in the Gulf.
Patty is moving away from the Azores and is expected to transition to a post-tropical state soon, with impacts gradually lessening in the region.
With November starting under high pressure, expect clear skies and warm temperatures for Alabama, while monitoring rip current risks at the coast and potential tropical developments that could impact the Gulf later this week
Indications are that Hurricane Rafael will form over the western Caribbean early in the week and move into the Central Gulf, where wind shear will take a toll on the system and likely weaken it.
Patty’s maximum sustained winds have increased to 65 mph (100 km/h), with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated, and Patty is expected to transition into a post-tropical low by Sunday night.
Today, a ridge of high pressure will dominate, bringing clearing skies and warm temperatures. Don’t forget to set your clocks back tonight as we ‘fall back’ an hour! For football fans, it’s a beautiful day! Auburn, UAB, and Troy will enjoy sunny skies with temperatures reaching the low 80s by game time.
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