Hurricane Rafael Update Statement

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WTNT63 KNHC 070056
TCUAT3

Hurricane Rafael Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL182024
800 PM EST Wed Nov 06 2024

...CENTER OF RAFAEL MOVING OVER THE SOUTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO...
...8 PM EST POSITION UPDATE...

A few hours ago, Mariel, Cuba reported sustained winds of 80 mph 
(130 km/h) and a peak gust of 115 mph (185 km/h) as the eye of 
Rafael passed nearby.

The next hourly update will be provided at 9 PM EST...0200 UTC.


SUMMARY OF 800 PM EST...0100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...23.3N 83.3W
ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM W OF HAVANA CUBA
ABOUT 130 MI...210 KM SW OF KEY WEST FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...170 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...968 MB...28.58 INCHES

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Forecaster Beven