000 WTNT63 KNHC 062159 TCUAT3 Hurricane Rafael Tropical Cyclone Update NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024 500 PM EST Wed Nov 06 2024 ...CENTER OF RAFAEL MOVING THROUGH THE CUBAN PROVINCE OF ARTEMISA... Recently, the Havana International Airport has reported sustained winds of 44 mph (71 km/h) and a wind gust of 71 mph (114 km/h). A weather station in the Casablanca area of Havana recently reported a wind gust of 93 mph (150 km/h). The next hourly update will be provided at 6 PM EST (2300 UTC). SUMMARY OF 500 PM EST...2200 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...22.8N 82.8W ABOUT 30 MI...50 KM SW OF HAVANA CUBA ABOUT 25 MI...40 KM ESE OF BAHIA HONDA CUBA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...958 MB...28.29 INCHES $$ Forecaster Beven