Rafael Still a Category 2 Hurricane This Evening. Here is the Latest From NHC!

As of the 9pm CT update from the National Hurricane Center, Rafael remains a mid range category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105mph with higher gusts. Rafael continues to move WNW at around 9mph, with a gradual weakening trend expected over the next several days. By Sunday evening, a sharp turn southward towards Mexico is expected, posing no risk to the Gulf Coast of the U.S. However, rip currents could be a concern along Gulf Coast beaches through early next week.

Here are the current stats on Rafael from the NHC:

LOCATION...24.6N 87.1W
ABOUT 280 MI...455 KM NE OF PROGRESO MEXICO
ABOUT 635 MI...1025 KM E OF MOUTH OF THE RIO GRANDE
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...965 MB...28.50 INCHES

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