{"id":263877,"date":"2024-11-05T00:36:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T00:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/05\/will-tropical-storm-rafael-strengthen-into-a-hurricane-latest-updates-hollywood-life-2\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:10:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:10:36","slug":"will-tropical-storm-rafael-strengthen-into-a-hurricane-latest-updates-hollywood-life-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/05\/will-tropical-storm-rafael-strengthen-into-a-hurricane-latest-updates-hollywood-life-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Tropical Storm Rafael Strengthen into a Hurricane? Latest Updates \u2013 Hollywood Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"entry-media edge-to-edge entry-media--lead-video\">\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe title=\"Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 Forecast To Strengthen Into Hurricane Rafael\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LjRcvNJtugc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- .entry-media --><\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-2\">Rafael\u2014formerly Tropical Depression 18\u2014was named Monday after strengthening into a tropical storm, but it appears it\u2019s not stopping there.<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-3\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the 17th tropical cyclone of the active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Rafael Strengthen into a Hurricane?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-4\">According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, the storm\u2019s winds have intensified to 45 miles per hour, and forecasters said steady to rapid strengthening is likely as the system is forecast to become a hurricane on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<h2>Where Is Rafael Expected to Hit?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-5\">Rafael is expected to affect Jamaica and Cuba in the next few days before moving into the Gulf of Mexico.<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-6\">Schools in the Cayman Islands will be closed on Tuesday, as the government announced the islands are under a hurricane warning. The Cayman Islands also distributed sandbags, and officials predicted some property damage along the coasts due to high waves.<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-7\">In the U.S., a tropical storm watch has been issued for the Lower and Middle Florida Keys. However, the overall forecast remains highly uncertain.<\/p>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-8\">\u201cThe system is forecast to enter the western Gulf of Mexico later this week, but given significant uncertainties in the long-range forecast track and intensity, it is too soon to determine what, if any, impacts could occur. Residents in this area should regularly monitor updates to the forecast,\u201d the NHC said Monday.<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Damage Can Rafael Do as a Hurricane?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"content-paragraph-9\">Rafael could potentially be classified as a Category 1 or 2 hurricane, which are not considered major hurricanes (Category 3 and above). Here\u2019s the list of hurricane categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Category 1 (74-95 mph)<\/strong>:\u00a0A Category 1 storm can cause minimal damage, primarily to unanchored mobile homes, trees, and power lines. Extensive damage to power lines and poles probably will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Category 2 (96-110 mph)<\/strong>: A Category 2 storm can cause moderate damage, with the risk of significant harm to roofs and windows. Near-total power loss is likely, with outages potentially lasting from several days to weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Category 3 (111-129 mph)<\/strong>: A Category 3 storm is classified as a major hurricane, although it is significantly weaker than a Category 4. Electricity and water may be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Category 4 (130-156 mph)<\/strong>: A Category 4 storm poses a significant threat to well-built framed homes, with potential \u201csevere\u201d damage, including the loss of both roofs and walls. Most trees may be snapped or uprooted, and power poles could be downed. Additionally, power outages can last weeks, possibly even months, leaving much of the area uninhabitable for an extended period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Category 5 (157 mph and above)<\/strong>: Total destruction, with a high percentage of homes severely damaged or destroyed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodlife.com\/feature\/tropical-storm-rafael-hurricane-updates-5343517\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Rafael\u2014formerly Tropical Depression 18\u2014was named Monday after strengthening into a tropical storm, but it appears it\u2019s not stopping there. 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