Hurricane Rafael is headed into the Gulf: Why we don’t expect it to directly impact the Houston area
HOUSTON – Hurricane Rafael has moved ashore in Cuba as a powerful Category 3 storm with winds of 115 mph. As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, it is moving northwest at 13 mph, which will bring it into the Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to move further into the Gulf and the forecast cone may look a little concerning to Southeast Texas.
Hurricane Rafael heads west toward Texas but won't hit it. So where is Rafael going to hit?
As Hurricane Rafael continued to barrel westward into the central Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, Texas appeared to be in its line of fire, but Houston and other Gulf Coast residents likely won’t be dealing with the storm at all.
Hurricane Rafael tracker: Storm expected to make landfall in western Cuba Wednesday
Hurricane Rafael is continuing to strengthen as it approaches landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Rafael hammers Cuba, turns west in Gulf. Where will Rafael make landfall?
After crashing across the western side of Cuba, Rafael entered the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 2 hurricane. What now?
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?
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Sargent Beach closed due to erosion, compromised infrastructure from recent storms, officials say
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Texas gulf coast likely to experience swells over the weekend from Hurricane Rafael
Hurricane Rafael made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 3 hurricane. The Texas Gulf Coast could see some ...
Hurricane Rafael expected to track westward in the Gulf of Mexico. Could it affect Texas?
The storm will continue westward into the central Gulf of Mexico by Friday evening, likely maintaining hurricane-intensity ...
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Houston's CenterPoint Energy Rallies 13K Resources to Shield Louisiana, Mississippi & Texas from Category 3 Hurricane Rafael
CenterPoint Energy prepares for Hurricane Rafael, mobilizing resources and halting gas disconnections for safety.
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A November hurricane moving into the Gulf of Mexico
It’s Monday, and while this newsletter will typically be sent on Tuesday, I’m coming into your inboxes a day early because of ...
Before and after photos show Hurricane Beryl's destruction on the Gulf Coast of Texas
Before and after photos show show the extensive damage done to the Gulf Coast of Texas after Hurricane Beryl made landfall on ...
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UH geologists find significant impacts on Texas' coast from Hurricane Beryl
A team of geologists from the University of Houston found extensive erosion in multiple areas along the coast in a matter of ...
Hurricane Helene brought an IV shortage. Texas hospitals are feeling it.
After Hurricane Helene paused operations at Baxter International, the nationwide medical community has been dealing with the ...