Let's Talk Tropics Hurricane Rafael Wednesday Afternoon Nov 6

Hurricane Rafael is a major hurricane making landfall in western Cuba. It's forecast to emerge in the Gulf of Mexico as a hurricane. A more southern and western track from the NHC this afternoon as a ridge of high pressure over the Atlantic should back build into the Gulf, shoving Rafael westward. Good news for us since it would stay way, but a southerly track could keep it stronger.

A daily chat about what's going on in the Tropical Weather World with Meteorologist Dave Baker. We'll look at the Tropical Weather Outlook, check satellites, and determine what tropical waves have the potential to develop into full tropical systems. There will be forecasting tools, as well as real time information when tropical weather threatens the northern Gulf Coast. There will also be preparation, evacuation, and recovery information to keep you and your family safe!

Links Below to make your own forecasts!

Central American Gyre description:

Hurricane history and climatology from the NHC:

National Hurricane Center

Climate Prediction Center Global Tropical Hazard Outlook

Recon Data:

Traffic Cameras Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Local Impacts of Weather Events, NWS Lake Charles

Climate Change Institute University of Maine

Tropical Tidbits Active Storm Page

Water Temperature Map:

CSU Tropical Weather Page

NOAA Hurricane Forecast Page

Tropical Tidbits Model Page

Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Atlantic

Central America

East Coast

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