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Newly Named Tropical Storm Rafael Expected To Quickly Become Hurricane As It Heads Toward US Newly Named Tropical Storm Rafael Expected To Quickly Become Hurricane As It Heads Toward US
Newly Named Tropical Storm Rafael Expected To Quickly Become Hurricane As It Heads Toward US A system in the Caribbean has just strengthened to become a tropical storm. Rafael became the latest named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season late Monday afternoon, Nov. 4. After it moves near Jamaica Monday night, it's expected to quickly become a hurricane when it passes at or around the Cayman Islands by Tuesday night, Nov. 5, when a dangerous storm surge is expected. Tropical storm conditions are expected in Jamaica Monday night into Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Center said. Additional strengthening is expected as it advances toward western Cuba on Wednes…

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by Joe Lombardi
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State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby
State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency as possibly wicked weather continues to head toward the region with Tropical Storm Debby continuing to move north up the coast. On Tuesday, citing "National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts that indicate a tropical storm with significant rainfall and flooding across the entire Commonwealth could cause transportation difficulties and power outages," authorities announced the move to declare an emergency. During a state of emergency, first responders are able to mobilize resources and equipment needed for im…

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by Zak Failla