Louisiana, Hurricane Rafael and Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Rafael enters the Gulf, US landfall not expected; Louisiana to see rain
As of 9 a.m. Thursday, Rafael is still a Category 2 hurricane. It has maximum sustained wind speeds of 100 mph and its central minimum pressure is 971 mb.
Tropical Storm Rafael Triggers Coastal Flooding in Louisiana
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for parts of southwestern Louisiana on Sunday ... Wyninger shows floodwaters in Sulphur on Sunday morning. The National Hurricane Center reported that “life-threatening” rip currents would continue ...
Rafael enters Gulf of Mexico, could bring rain and winds to Louisiana
The forecast cone no longer includes Louisiana. Local impacts will be primarily coastal flooding, winds and heavy rainfall from the system’s outer bands, the National Weather Service said.
Southeast Louisiana seeing costal flooding concerns from winds, Hurricane Rafael
High pressure to the north and Rafael to the south will cause an easterly wind along the coast. This will help elevate the tides, especially during the times of high tide. Therefore, the risk of coastal flooding will continue. The Coastal Flood Advisory will be in effect from 10pm Thursday-8am Friday morning for the highlighted locations.
Is a tropical storm heading toward Louisiana? What to expect from potential Hurricane Rafael
A tropical storm forming in the Southern Gulf is predicted to turn into a hurricane. What Louisiana can expect from potential Hurricane Rafael
Tropical Storm Rafael to Become Hurricane and Hit Louisiana on Saturday
"The system is forecast to become a hurricane by Tuesday night and there is a risk of dangerous impacts from hurricane-force winds," the NHC said.
Hurricane Rafael lingers in Gulf as it brings life-threatening conditions to US coast
Powerful Hurricane Rafael continues to remain a powerful hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and while the current forecast does not have the storm hitting the U.S., it will bring life-threatening conditions to the Gulf Coast.
Rafael-fueled front brings life-threatening flash flooding risk to Louisiana
Tropical Storm Rafael may be swirling in open waters hundreds of miles away from the U.S. Gulf Coast, but moisture from the late-season storm triggered a dangerous flash flood threat across parts of the South over the weekend,
Flash flood threat continues across Louisiana due to moisture from Tropical Storm Rafael in Gulf
Torrential rain led to numerous reports of flash flooding in Louisiana over the weekend due to copious amounts of moisture being funneled into the region from Tropical Storm Rafael spinning in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Rafael to leave behind life-threatening swells along US Gulf Coast over next few days
Hurricane Rafael was moving west across the Gulf Coast of Mexico Friday, bringing the threat of life-threatening conditions to the southern United States coastline, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Rafael: Will it impact Louisiana in the coming days?
Hurricane Rafael strengthened into a category 3 storm over Cuba. Now, it is moving across the Gulf of Mexico. Will it impact ...
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Rafael is now a Category 1 hurricane. Here's the latest NHC forecast for Louisiana.
Rafael strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday night as the storm moves through the Caribbean Sea, soon targeting ...
Hurricane Rafael update: Latest predictions for the Gulf of Mexico storm
Hurricane Rafael continues to move throughout the Gulf of Mexico. Find out where the storm is currently headed.
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 100 mph as it nears Cuba, posing ...
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Hurricane Rafael strengthens back to Category 3 storm while stirring in Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane Rafael gained momentum in the Gulf of Mexico Friday morning and returned to its powerful Category 3 status, ...
Hurricane Rafael’s Path Has Shifted Wildly, According to Tracker Models
Where is Rafael heading now? The post Hurricane Rafael’s Path Has Shifted Wildly, According to Tracker Models appeared first ...