Rafael Continues to Weaken Steadily; Turning South by Sunday PM

Tropical Storm Rafael has continued to weaken this evening, and now has winds sustained at 45mph with higher gusts. Movement has slowed to a crawl, with the latest advisory showing Rafael moving NW at only 3 mph. This slow movement will continue tonight, before increasing a bit tomorrow, when we expect a sharp turn south towards Mexico. While no direct U.S. impacts are expected, rip currents are likely along the Gulf Coast.

Current stats on Rafael:

LOCATION...25.7N 91.7W
ABOUT 330 MI...530 KM NNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES

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