Issued at 415 PM EST Wed Nov 06 2024
000 WTNT63 KNHC 062114 TCUAT3 Hurricane Rafael Tropical Cyclone Update NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024 415 PM EST Wed Nov 06 2024 ...RAFAEL MAKES LANDFALL IN THE CUBAN PROVINCE OF ARTEMISA... Rafael has made landfall in the Cuban province of Artemisa just east of Playa Majana. Maximum sustained winds at landfall are estimated to be near 115 mph (185 km/h). The estimated minimum central pressure is 956 mb (28.23 inches). The next hourly update will be provided at 5 PM EST (2200 UTC). SUMMARY OF 415 PM EST...2115 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...22.7N 82.7W ABOUT 40 MI...65 KM SW OF HAVANA CUBA ABOUT 30 MI...50 KM SE OF BAHIA HONDA CUBA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...956 MB...28.23 INCHES $$ Forecaster Hagen/Beven