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Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael Advisory Number  30
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL182024
300 PM CST Sun Nov 10 2024

...RAFAEL DEGENERATES TO A POST-TROPICAL REMNANT LOW...
...THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM CST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...26.1N 91.3W
ABOUT 345 MI...560 KM NNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 300 PM CST (2100 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael 
was located near latitude 26.1 North, longitude 91.3 West. The 
post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the east near 3 mph (6 km/h). 
The remnant low is expected to meander over the central Gulf of 
Mexico through tonight, then turn toward the south and 
south-southwest on Monday and Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with 
higher gusts. The remnant low is forecast to dissipate by Tuesday 
night.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under 
AWIPS header MIATCDAT3 and WMO header WTNT43 KNHC and on the web at 
hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT3.shtml

SURF: Swells will continue impacting portions of the northern and
western Gulf Coast through Monday. These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult
products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane 
Center on Rafael. Additional information on this system can be found 
in High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service, under 
AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and online at 
ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php

$$
Forecaster Reinhart