Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico: High Surf & Rip Current Threats
The biggest impacts from Rafael's storm bands may affect offshore oil and gas production. Several companies evacuated workers from rigs as Rafael remains near oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Once Rafael takes a more southerly path, Northern Mexico may also begin experiencing higher wave heights and high surf along the beaches.
Tropical Storm Rafael moves slowly in Gulf of Mexico
Advertisement Rafael was downgraded to a tropical storm in the 9 p.m. Friday update. There are no coastal watches or warnings. After Saturday, Rafael is forecast to move slowly south-southwestward toward the southwestern Gulf of Mexico for a few days.
A new tropical storm is expected to form within the next 24 hours and will likely move into the Gulf of Mexico by Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to reach hurricane status when it enters the Gulf of Mexico later this week, but ...
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