Tropical Storm Rafael is gradually weakening in the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds now at 40 mph and is expected to become a remnant low within the next 12 to 24 hours, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. Rafael is ...

At 4 pm Sunday, the National Hurricane Center released the final advisory for the post-tropical cyclone system. The tropical storm Rafael has weakened into 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.

Some of the models suggest that Rafael may even do a small loop out in the Gulf. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure near Puerto Rico is bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms to the area but has a low chance of development over the next week.