Tropical Storm Rafael Maps Tracker

Tropical Depression Eighteen has become Tropical Storm Rafael in the western Caribbean Sea and is expected to eventually become a hurricane this week as it tracks toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Rafael is continuing to strengthen as it approaches landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A rare November tropical threat could impact the United States over the weekend amid an unusual and relentless hurricane season that shows no signs of letting up.