Hurricane Rafael churns in the Gulf of Mexico, no threat to Florida: NHC

Hurricane Rafael continues to weaken in the Gulf of Mexico and while the cyclone will not directly strike the U.S., it will bring life-threatening conditions to the Gulf Coast.

Orlando weather: Mix of sun, clouds with breezy conditions this weekend

A mix of sun and clouds with breezy conditions is on tap for your Friday evening with a couple of passing showers from time to time but very splash and dash.

Hurricane Rafael lingers in Gulf of Mexico
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Rafael is currently a Category 2 hurricane with some fluctuations in intensity possible on Friday, the National Hurricane Center said. A steady weakening trend is forecast by the evening and should continue through the weekend.

Orlando Weather Forecast: Nov. 8, 2024
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Central Florida will continue to experience warm temperatures heading into the weekend as drier air begins to move into the region. On Saturday, it will be breezy with scattered showers.

Orlando afternoon forecast: November 8, 2024
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Jessica Dobson provides the latest forecast for Central Florida.

Tracking the tropics: November 8, 2024
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the latest in the tropics as Hurricane Rafael churns in the Gulf.

Orlando forecast: November 8, 2024
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner provides the latest forecast for the Central Florida area.

Tracking Hurricane Rafael, 2 other tropical waves
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Hurricane Rafael is intensifying as it treks across the Gulf of Mexico. We continue to monitor the Caribbean Sea which is favorable for future tropical development.

Hurricane Rafael strengthens in Gulf of Mexico after striking Cuba

Powerful Hurricane Rafael slammed into Cuba as a major hurricane on Wednesday, and the late-season tropical system has now emerged in the Gulf of Mexico, but the question turns to where it is going next.

Hurricane Rafael continues to intensify
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Hurricane Rafael is intensifying as it treks across the Gulf of Mexico. We continue to monitor the Caribbean Sea which is favorable for future tropical development.

Orlando Weather Forecast PM: Nov. 7, 2024
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FOX 35 meteorologist Laurel Blanchard has a look at the weather forecast for Orlando and Central Florida for Nov. 7, 2024.

Orlando Weather Forecast: November 7, 2024
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Jessica Dobson breaks down the latest forecast in Central Florida.

Tracking the tropics: November 7, 2024
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner provides the latest tropics forecast as Hurricane Rafael brings humidity and expected showers to the state.

Orlando weather forecast AM: November 7, 2024
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Jessica Dobson breaks down the latest forecast in Central Florida.

Hurricane Rafael rages to major Category 3
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Hurricane Rafael rapidly intensified into a major category 3 storm in the Caribbean as it neared the western coast of Cuba, the National Hurricane Center said.

Orlando Weather Forecast: Nov. 6, 2024
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Thursday will bring another day of clouds and passing showers with highs in the low 80s.

Orlando Weather Forecast PM: Nov. 6, 2024
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FOX 35's Laurel Blanchard has a look at the weather forecast for Orlando and Central Florida.