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Tropical Storm Watch issued for the Lower and Middle Florida Keys from Key West to W of Channel 5 Bridge, and for the Dry Tortugas #RAFAEL #FLWX
Days since last H. Landfall - US: Any 26 (Milton) , Major: 26 (Milton) Florida - Any: 26 (Milton) Major: 26 (Milton)
16.7N 77.6W
Wind: 45MPH
Pres: 996mb
Moving:
Nnw at 12 mph
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#1206338 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:00 PM 03.Nov.2024)
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
400 PM EST Sun Nov 03 2024

...DISTURBANCE FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN AS IT MOVES ACROSS THE
WESTERN CARIBBEAN...
...HURRICANE WATCH ISSUED FOR THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AND TROPICAL
STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR JAMAICA...


SUMMARY OF 400 PM EST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.0N 77.1W
ABOUT 345 MI...555 KM S OF KINGSTON JAMAICA
ABOUT 515 MI...825 KM SSE OF GRAND CAYMAN
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of the Cayman Islands has issued a Hurricane Watch
for Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.

The government of Jamaica has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for
the island of Jamaica.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Cayman Islands

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Jamaica

A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours
before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force
winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or
dangerous.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within
24-36 hours.

Interests in Cuba and the Florida Keys should closely monitor this
system. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological
service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 400 PM EST (2100 UTC), the disturbance was centered near latitude
13.0 North, longitude 77.1 West. The system is moving toward the
northeast near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn to the north and then
northwest is expected over the next few days. On the forecast
track, the system is expected to move near Jamaica by late Monday
and near or over the Cayman Islands Tuesday and Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
This system is expected to become a tropical depression tonight and
steady strengthening is forecast.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...near 100 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...near 100 percent.

The estimated minimum central pressure based on data from the Air
Force Hurricane Hurricane is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Hurricane conditions are possible in the Cayman Islands on
Tuesday. Tropical storm conditions are expected in Jamaica by late
Monday.

RAINFALL: Heavy rainfall will impact areas of the western Caribbean
with the heaviest rainfall occurring over Jamaica and southern Cuba
through mid-week. Rainfall totals between 3 to 6 inches with locally
up to 9 inches are expected. Flooding could occur over portions of
Jamaica and Cuba, with mudslides possible.

Heavy rainfall will spread north into Florida and adjacent areas of
the Southeast United States mid to late week.

STORM SURGE: Minor coastal flooding is possible in Jamaica on
Monday and the Cayman Islands on Tuesday.

SURF: Swells generated by the system are expected to affect much
of the western Caribbean during the next few days. Please consult
products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next intermediate advisory at 700 PM EST.
Next complete advisory at 1000 PM EST.

$$
Forecaster Cangialosi