Article first published: Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, 9 a.m. ET

Article last updated: Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, 3 p.m. ET

The post-tropical cyclone system was last addressed in a final advisory by the National Hurricane Center at 3 pm Sunday. Rafael has downgraded from a tropical storm to a post-tropical cyclone. Post Tropical Cyclone Rafael is 345 miles north-northwest of Progreso Mexico, with maximum sustained wind of 35 mph. It’s moving at 3 mph to the east.

“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.” forecasters noted. “The remnant low is forecast to dissipate by Tuesday night.”

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

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.

Source: National Hurricane Center