Hurricane Paul Weakens near Mexico; Rafael to Miss Bermuda

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:58:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Hurricane Paul was weakening rapidly as it neared a sparsely populated area of Mexico's Baja peninsula, while Hurricane Rafael was expected to pass Bermuda in the Atlantic, the U.S. [More]

Rafael degenerates to extratropical cyclone

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Hurricane Rafael degenerated to an extratropical cyclone Wednesday with no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

EMO to meet Monday over Rafael

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:51:00 +0200bermudasun (en)

The Emergency Measures organization has advised residents that Bermuda is under a Tropical Storm Watch on Sunday.

Hurricane Rafael spares Bermuda

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:41:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) Bermuda was spared the wrath of Hurricane Rafael as it passed east of the island Tuesday night.

Tropical Storm Paul stays offshore, brushing Mexico

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:55:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Tropical Storm Paul spun northward off the southern half of Mexico's Baja peninsula early Wednesday.

Rafael picks up speed, loses steam

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:23:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Hurricane Rafael picked up speed and shifted to the north-northeast as it moved to within 310 miles of Bermuda Wednesday, U.S. forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Paul Expected to Begin Breaking Up Today

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:14:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Tropical Storm Paul continued to weaken as at it moved northward along the west coast of Mexico ’s Baja California peninsula and may begin to break up later today. Paul’s top winds dropped to 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour as it churned about 105 miles southeast of Punta Eugenia, Mexico, according to a U.

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Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:45:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

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Pair of Storms Threaten Mexico and

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:07:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Atlantic hurricane Rafael passed , while Mexico ’s Baja California peninsula was lashed by high winds and heavy rains from a tropical storm in the Pacific. Rafael is about 310 miles (500 kilometers) northeast of Bermuda , moving north-northeast at 33 miles per hour, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in an advisory at 5 a.

Hurricane Rafael moves east of Bermuda

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:18:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Hurricane Rafael began moving away from Bermuda Tuesday night, with no coastal watches or warnings in effect, forecasters said.

Bermuda Slammed as Rafael Passes

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:38:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Fast-moving Hurricane Rafael was barreling past Bermuda on Tuesday night, driving gusty winds and pelting rain as its center traveled east of the storm-hardened British Atlantic territory. By 8 ...

Hurricane Paul loses punch

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:00:00 +0200iafrica (en)

Hurricane Paul weakened as it swirled toward Mexico's Pacific coast on Tuesday, prompting authorities to close schools and government offices as the storm approached a lightly populated area.

Bermuda Slammed as Rafael Passes

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:41:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Bermuda buffeted by gusty winds, rain from Hurricane Rafael as it passes to the east

Hurricane Paul weakens off northwest Mexico

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:37:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Hurricane Paul weakened on its way toward northwest Mexico, but still posed a risk to seafaring vessels, weather services said Tuesday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Paul, currently a category 2 storm, was about 210 km from coast of the Mexican....

Hurricane Paul Weakens to Tropical Storm off Baja

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:11:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Hurricane Paul weakens to tropical storm as it heads toward Baja, causing some flooding

Hurricane Rafael leaves Bermuda behind

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:58:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- As Hurricane Rafael sped away from Bermuda , taking with it heavy rain and wind, the government discontinued storm watches for the island. There appeared to be minimal disruption to life on Bermuda as the fast-moving storm roared by to the east, keeping the strongest winds well away from land.

Weakening Tropical Storm Paul brushes along Baja

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A weakening Tropical Storm Paul swerved away from a landfall on a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's southern Baja peninsula Tuesday night, brushing the coast with wind and rain as it swirled northward just offshore.

Hurricane Paul weakens to tropical storm

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:55:00 +0200nst (en)

LA PAZ: Hurricane Paul weakened to tropical storm status off Mexico’s Pacific coast on Tuesday but remained dangerous as it crept over the ocean, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Paul weakens near Mexico; Rafael to miss Bermuda

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:48:00 +0200trust (en)

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:04 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates to reflect downgraded status of Tropical Storm Paul) MEXICO CITY, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Paul was weakening rapidly as it skirted a sparsely populated area of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, while Hurricane Rafael was expected to pass by Bermuda in the Atlantic, the U.

Weakening Tropical Storm Paul Brushes Along Baja

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:40:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Weakening Tropical Storm Paul veers from landfall, brushes northward along Mexico's Baja

Weakening Tropical Storm Paul brushes along Baja

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:35:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

A weakening Tropical Storm Paul swerved away from a landfall on a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's southern Baja peninsula Tuesday night, brushing the coast with wind and rain as it swirled northward just offshore.

Pair of Storms Threaten Mexico and

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:56:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Hurricane Rafael approached Bermuda , while Mexico’s Baja California was lashed by high winds and heavy rains from a tropical storm in the Pacific. Hurricane Paul weakened into a tropical storm with top winds at 70 miles (113 kilometers) per hour as it churned in the Pacific 30 miles from Cabo San Lazaro, Mexico.

Tropical Storm Paul weakens near Mexico; Rafael to miss Bermuda

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:16:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:04 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates to reflect downgraded status of Tropical Storm Paul) MEXICO CITY, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Paul was weakening rapidly as it skirted a sparsely populated area of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, while Hurricane Rafael was expected to pass by Bermuda in the Atlantic, the U.

Bermuda prepares for Hurricane Rafael

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:05:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Bermuda , under a tropical storm warning, braced for Hurricane Rafael 's center to pass east of the island Tuesday evening, forecasters said.

Hurricane Paul weakening as it races toward Baja

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Paul was weakening rapidly and was "barely a hurricane" as it raced toward landfall Tuesday on a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's southern Baja peninsula.

Hurricane Paul weakens to tropical storm off Baja

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:55:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Paul weakened into a tropical storm Tuesday as it neared landfall on a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's southern Baja peninsula.

Hurricane Paul weakens to tropical storm off Baja

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:49:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Hurricane Paul weakened into a tropical storm Tuesday as it neared landfall on a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's southern Baja peninsula.

Hurricane Paul Weakens to Tropical Storm off Baja

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:39:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Hurricane Paul weakens to tropical storm as it heads toward Baja, causing some flooding

Bermuda buffeted by wind, rain from passing Rafael

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:34:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Fast-moving Hurricane Rafael was barreling past Bermuda on Monday night, driving gusty winds and pelting rain as its center traveled east of the storm-hardened British Atlantic territory.

Hurricane Paul Weakening as It Races Toward Baja

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:39:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Hurricane Paul weakens as it races toward Baja, causing flooding, stranding some drivers

Hurricane Paul weakens near Mexico

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:28:00 +0200iol (en)

Hurricane Paul lost some of its strenghth as it closed in on a sparsely populated area of Mexico's Baja peninsula on Tuesday.

Hurricane Paul weakening as it races toward Baja

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:48:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Hurricane Paul was weakening rapidly and was "barely a hurricane" as it raced toward landfall Tuesday on a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's southern Baja peninsula.

Hurricane Rafael Spotted from Space

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:20:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Hurricane Rafael was spotted by NASA's GOES-14 satellite at 7:45 a.m. EDT on Oct. 16, 2012. The bright white clouds mark the strongest storms in the ...

Bermuda prepares for Hurricane Rafael’s wind, rain

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:18:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) Hurricane Rafael is expected to unleash heavy winds and rain as it passes east of Bermuda late Tuesday en route to open sea, where it is expected to lose strength.

Bermuda on hurricane: No big deal

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:18:00 +0200cnn (en)

If you think Bermuda is worried as a Category 1 hurricane closes in on the tiny Atlantic island, think again.

Hurricane Paul weakens near Mexico; Rafael to miss Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:10:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:23 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates Paul's location, adds details on Hurricane Rafael in the Atlantic) MEXICO CITY, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Hurricane Paul weakened as it closed in on a sparsely populated area of Mexico's Baja peninsula on Tuesday, while Hurricane Rafael was expected to miss Bermuda in the Atlantic, the U.

Hurricane Paul races toward Baja peninsula

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:09:00 +0200AP (en)

LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Paul weakened to a Category 1 storm as it raced toward landfall Tuesday on a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's southern Baja peninsula. Authorities in the flood-prone city of Ciudad Constitution opened 26 shelters for local residents, and residents were....

No lives lost in heavy flooding, PM thanks workers for cleaning up efforts

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:24:00 +0200zizonline (en)

St. Kitts and Nevis' Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas says although no lives were lost during the recent heavy rains says the F.T. Williams Highway should be used to avoid overflowing ghauts. During his weekly radio programme "Ask the Prime Minister" on...

Hurricane Paul weakens near Mexico; Rafael to miss Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +0200trust (en)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:23 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters (Updates Paul's location, adds details on Hurricane Rafael in the Atlantic) MEXICO CITY, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Hurricane Paul weakened as it closed in on a sparsely populated area of Mexico's Baja peninsula on Tuesday, while Hurricane Rafael was expected to miss Bermuda in the Atlantic, the U.

Scalia's car ticketed at Union League in Philly

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Even if you're a member of the country's highest court, run afoul of the Philadelphia Parking Authority and you'll find a ticket on your windshield.

Bermuda on hurricane: No big deal

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:02:00 +0200cnn (en)

If you think Bermuda is worried as a Category 1 hurricane closes in on the tiny Atlantic island, think again.

Bermuda Prepares for Hurricane Rafael's Wind, Rain

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:01:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Hurricane Rafael is expected to unleash heavy winds and rain as it passes east of Bermuda late Tuesday en route to open sea, where it is expected to lose strength. The storm is a Category 1 hurricane with winds near 90 mph (150 kph). It was located 225 miles (410 kilometers) south of Bermuda late....

Bermuda Prepares for Hurricane Rafael's Wind, Rain

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:01:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Hurricane Rafael is expected to unleash heavy winds and rain as it passes east of Bermuda en route to open sea. The storm is a Category 1 hurricane with winds near 90 mph (150 kph). It was located 225 miles (410 kilometers) south of Bermuda late Tuesday morning, moving north-northeast at 24 mph (39 kph).

Bermuda prepares for Hurricane Rafael's wind, rain

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:47:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Hurricane Rafael is expected to unleash heavy winds and rain as it passes east of Bermuda en route to open sea.

Paul Now Category 3 Hurricane, Rafael Near Hurricane Strength

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:34:00 +0200suna-sd-en (en)

Washington, Oct 16, 2012, SPA - Paul has become a Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean off of Mexico and a hurricane warning has been issued for much of Baja California’s western coastline, forecasters said Monday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said that Paul’s maximum sustained winds have....

Hurricane Paul races toward Baja peninsula

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:20:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Paul raced toward Mexico's southern Baja peninsula Tuesday morning and was expected to make land within hours, prompting warnings for residents to stay inside, stock up on drinking water and avoid panic.

Hurricane Paul races toward Baja peninsula

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Hurricane Paul raced toward Mexico's southern Baja peninsula Tuesday morning and was expected to make land within hours, prompting warnings for residents to stay inside, stock up on drinking water and avoid panic.

Bermuda prepares for Hurricane Rafael

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Bermuda , under a tropical storm warning, braced for Hurricane Rafael 's center to pass east of the island Tuesday afternoon into the evening, forecasters said.

Hurricane Paul races toward Baja peninsula

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:37:00 +0200AP (en)

LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Paul raced toward Mexico's southern Baja peninsula Tuesday morning and was expected to make land within hours, prompting warnings for residents to stay inside, stock up on drinking water and avoid panic. Heavy rain hit Cabo San Lucas on the southern tip of the....

Hurricane Rafael closes in on Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:21:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Schools and government offices will be open Bermuda resident: "We're so used to this, season after season" Paul, a Category 2 hurricane, is weakening as it closes on Baja ...

Hurricane Rafael moving closer to Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:12:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

A number of airlines, including British Airways and WestJet, have cancelled flights to and from the British Overseas Territory as heavy rains associated with the storm continue to drench the island.

La tempête Rafael devient un ouragan, l'ouragan Paul se renforce

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:09:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rafael s'est renforcée dans l'océan Atlantique pour devenir lundi soir un ouragan, avec des vents allant jusqu'à 120 km/h. Il était situé à environ 900 km au sud des Bermudes. Rafael, le 9e ouragan de la saison dans l'Atlantique, devait "passer près ou à l'est des Bermudes" tard dans la journée de mardi, selon le NHC.

Hurricane Paul weakens to Cat 2 storm in Pacific

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:57:00 +0200AP (en)

LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — It was raining, but that didn't scare tourists on Mexico's southern Baja peninsula who saw the impending arrival of Hurricane Paul as a minor inconvenience. Some went to Medano Beach on Monday to watch the heavy surf. Anthony Curtis of San Diego went for a stroll with his wife.

Hurrican Paul weakens

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:52:00 +0200iol (en)

The Mexican government extended its hurricane warning for the west coast northward to Punta Abreojos.

'Business as usual' as Hurricane Rafael closes in on Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:37:00 +0200cnn (en)

If you think Bermuda is worried as a Category 1 hurricane closes in on the tiny Atlantic island, think again.

Hurricane Paul Weakens in Pacific

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:29:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

It was raining, but that didn't scare tourists on Mexico's southern Baja peninsula who saw the impending arrival of Hurricane Paul as a minor inconvenience. Some went to Medano Beach on Monday to watch the heavy surf. Anthony Curtis of San Diego went for a stroll with his wife. "It's only rain falling from the clouds," he said.

Hurricane Paul weakens to Cat. 2 storm in Pacific; heads for Mexican coast

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:44:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

LOS CABOS, Mexico - It was raining, but that didn't scare tourists on Mexico's southern Baja peninsula who saw the impending arrival of Hurricane Paul as a minor inconvenience.

La tempête Rafael devient un ouragan, l'ouragan Paul se renforce

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:44:00 +0200courrier-picard (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rafael s'est renforcée dans l'océan Atlantique pour devenir lundi soir un ouragan, avec des vents allant jusqu'à 120 km/h. Il était situé à environ 900 km au sud des Bermudes. Rafael, le 9e ouragan de la saison dans l'Atl...

La tempête Rafael devient un ouragan, l'ouragan Paul se renforce

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:41:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rafael s'est renforcée dans l'océan Atlantique pour devenir lundi soir un ouragan, avec des vents allant ... Source : 7sur7 - Articles similaires

La tempête Rafael devient un ouragan, l'ouragan Paul se renforce

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:26:00 +0200m6 (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rafael s'est renforcée dans l'océan Atlantique pour devenir lundi soir un ouragan, avec des vents allant jusqu'à 120 km/h.

La tempête Rafael devient un ouragan, l'ouragan Paul se renforce

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:26:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rafael s'est renforcée dans l'océan Atlantique pour devenir lundi soir un ouragan, avec des vents allant jusqu'à 120 km/h. La tempête tropicale Rafael s'est renforcée dans l'océan Atlantique pour devenir lundi soir un ouragan, avec des vents allant jusqu'à 120 km/h. Il était situé à environ 900 km au sud des Bermudes.

La tempête Rafael devient un ouragan, l'ouragan Paul se renforce

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:25:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rafael s'est renforcée dans l'océan Atlantique pour devenir lundi soir un ouragan, avec des vents allant ...

La tempête Rafael devient un ouragan, l'ouragan Paul se renforce

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:09:00 +0200france24 (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rafael s'est renforcée dans l'océan Atlantique pour devenir lundi soir un ouragan, avec des vents allant jusqu'à 120 km/h. Il était situé à environ 900 km au sud des Bermudes. Rafael, le 9e ouragan de la saison dans l'Atlantique, devait "passer près ou à l'est des Bermudes" tard dans la journée de mardi, selon le NHC.

La tempête Rafael devient un ouragan, l'ouragan Paul se renforce

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:55:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rafael s'est renforcée dans l'océan Atlantique pour devenir lundi soir un ouragan, avec des vents allant jusqu'à 120 km/h.

La tempête Rafael devient un ouragan, l'ouragan Paul se renforce

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:55:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rafael s'est renforcée dans l'océan Atlantique pour devenir lundi soir un ouragan, avec des vents allant jusqu'à 120 km/h. Il était situé à environ 900 km au sud des Bermudes. Rafael, le 9e ouragan de la saison dans l'Atlantique, devait "passer près ou à l'est des Bermudes" tard dans la journée de mardi, selon le NHC.

La tempête Rafael devient un ouragan, l'ouragan Paul se renforce

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:54:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rafael s'est renforcée dans l'océan Atlantique pour devenir lundi soir un ouragan, avec des vents allant jusqu'à 120 km/h.

Hurricane Rafael closes in on Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:20:00 +0200cnn (en)

If you think Bermuda is worried as a Category 1 hurricane closes in on the tiny Atlantic island, think again.

'Business as usual' as Hurricane Rafael closes in on Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:05:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- If you think Bermuda is worried as a Category 1 hurricane closes in on the tiny Atlantic island, think again. Schools and offices will remain open Tuesday. The island's ferry service will carry commuters back and forth in the morning on its usual schedule.

Hurricane Paul weakens to Cat 2 storm in Pacific

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:25:00 +0200AP (en)

LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — It was raining, but that didn't scare tourists on Mexico's southern Baja peninsula who saw the impending arrival of Hurricane Paul as a minor inconvenience. Some went to Medano Beach on Monday to watch the heavy surf. Anthony Curtis of San Diego went for a stroll with his wife.

Hurricane Paul weakens to Cat 2 storm in Pacific

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:12:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

It was raining, but that didn't scare tourists on Mexico's southern Baja peninsula who saw the impending arrival of Hurricane Paul as a minor inconvenience.

Hurricane Paul weakens to Cat 2 storm in Pacific

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:04:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

It was raining, but that didn't scare tourists on Mexico's southern Baja peninsula who saw the impending arrival of Hurricane Paul as a minor inconvenience.

Bermuda prepares for hurricane

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:29:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael churned in the central Atlantic early Monday as it approached hurricane strength, forecasters said.

Paul Becomes Major Hurricane in Pacific off Mexico

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:25:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Paul now a major Category 3 hurricane in Pacific off Mexico; TS Rafael becomes hurricane

Hurricane churns toward Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:21:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael churned in the central Atlantic early Monday as it approached hurricane strength, forecasters said.

Hurricane Paul weakens to Caty 2 storm in Pacific

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Paul has weakened to a Category 2 storm in the eastern Pacific but is still swirling near Mexico's western coast.

Hurricane Paul weakens to Caty 2 storm in Pacific

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:04:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Hurricane Paul has weakened to a Category 2 storm in the eastern Pacific but is still swirling near Mexico's western coast.

Rafael Becomes Hurricane, Heads For Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael grew into a hurricane over the Atlantic Monday and headed toward Bermuda , the U.

Rafael Becomes Hurricane, Heads For Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:59:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael grew into a hurricane over the Atlantic Monday and headed toward Bermuda , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. At 11 p.m. Atlantic Time (10 EDT), Rafael's center was located 25.1° North and 65.5° West, moving northward at 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (11....

Hurricane Paul weakens to Caty 2 storm in Pacific

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:54:00 +0200AP (en)

LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Paul has weakened to a Category 2 storm in the eastern Pacific but is still swirling near Mexico's western coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said late Monday that Paul's maximum sustained winds had decreased to 110 mph (175 kph) and that the storm was....

Paul becomes major hurricane in Pacific off Mexico

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:27:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)

Hurricane Paul rapidly strengthened into a major Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico on Monday, prompting a hurricane warning for a swath of Baja California's western coast.

Rafael Becomes Hurricane, Heads For Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:09:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael grew into a hurricane over the Atlantic Monday and headed toward Bermuda , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. At 11 p.m. Atlantic Time (10 EDT), Rafael's center was located 25.1° North and 65.5° West, moving northward at 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (11....

Rafael Becomes Hurricane, Heads For Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:01:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael grew into a hurricane over the Atlantic Monday and headed toward Bermuda , the U.

Hurricane Rafael heads toward Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:51:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Rafael worked up to hurricane status as it muscled its way across the Caribbean Monday night, U.S. forecasters said.

Storm Rafael strengthens into hurricane, may brush Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:34:00 +0200jrep (en)

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a hurricane over the Atlantic on Monday on a track that may take it near Bermuda , the US National Hurricane Center said on Monday. Rafael, the ninth hurricane of the Atlantic season, was centered about 560 miles (905 km) south of Bermuda and packing top sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph).

Paul becomes major hurricane off Mexico

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:32:00 +0200nst (en)

MIAMI: Hurricane Paul strengthened on Monday into a “major” storm in the Pacific off Mexico’s Baja peninsula, where authorities have warned residents to make quick preparations, US forecasters said.

Storm Rafael strengthens into hurricane, may brush Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:29:00 +0200jpost (en)

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a hurricane over the Atlantic on Monday on a track that may take it near Bermuda , the US National Hurricane Center said on Monday. Rafael, the ninth hurricane of the Atlantic season, was centered about 560 miles (905 km) south of Bermuda and packing top sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph).

Storm Rafael strengthens into a hurricane, may brush Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:25:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:05 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters MIAMI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a hurricane over the Atlantic on Monday on a track that may take it near Bermuda , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.

Paul becomes major hurricane in Pacific off Mexico

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:17:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Hurricane Paul rapidly strengthened into a major Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico on Monday, prompting a hurricane warning for a swath of Baja California's western coast.

Hurricane Rafael threatens Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:03:00 +0200cnn (en)

As Rafael grew into a hurricane, residents and officials on the tiny island of Bermuda were expecting the storm to pass by Tuesday.

Storm Rafael strengthens into a hurricane, may brush Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:39:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a hurricane over the Atlantic on Monday on a track that may take it near Bermuda , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday. Rafael, the ninth hurricane of the Atlantic season, was centered about 560 miles south of Bermuda and packing top sustained winds of 75 mph.

Storm Rafael strengthens into a hurricane, may brush Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:37:00 +0200trust (en)

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:05 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters MIAMI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a hurricane over the Atlantic on Monday on a track that may take it near Bermuda , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.

Rafael now Atlantic hurricane Paul menaces Mexico

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:35:00 +0200irishsun (en)

MIAMI (AP) -- Forecasters say Hurricane Rafael has formed in the Atlantic Ocean south of Bermuda , hours after Paul rapidly grew into a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific off western ...

Paul becomes major hurricane off Mexico

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:22:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

HURRICANE Paul has strengthened into a "major" storm in the Pacific off Mexico's Baja peninsula.

Storm Rafael strengthens into a hurricane, may brush Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:18:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a hurricane over the Atlantic on Monday on a track that may take it near Bermuda , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.

Rafael forms into ninth hurricane of Atlantic season: NHC

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - Hurricane Rafael , the ninth hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic season, formed on Monday, about 560 miles south of Bermuda , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Reports from the air force and a hurricane hunter aircraft indicate that Rafael has strengthened, and its....

Paul becomes major hurricane in Pacific off Mexico

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane Paul rapidly strengthened into a major Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico on Monday, prompting a hurricane warning for a swath of Baja California's western coast.

Rafael upgraded to a hurricane

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:04:00 +0200itv (en)

1:02am, Tue 16 Oct 2012 Rafael upgraded to a hurricane Last updated Tue 16 Oct 2012 Rafael has reached hurricane strength in the Atlantic Ocean south of Bermuda , forecasters said. The Hurricane Centre said Rafael's top sustained winds had risen to near 75 mph, making it the ninth hurricane of the Atlantic season.

Rafael remains shy of hurricane status

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:50:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Rafael muscled its way across the Caribbean Monday evening just shy of hurricane power, U.S. forecasters said.

Tropical storm churns toward Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:48:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael churned in the central Atlantic early Monday as it approached hurricane strength, forecasters said.

Rafael forms into ninth hurricane of Atlantic season: NHC

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:47:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Reuters) - Hurricane Rafael , the ninth hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic season, formed on Monday, about 560 miles south of Bermuda , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.

Paul becomes major hurricane in Pacific off Mexico

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:45:00 +0200AP (en)

LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Paul rapidly strengthened into a major Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico on Monday, prompting a hurricane warning for a swath of Baja California's western coast. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Paul's maximum sustained winds had ratcheted up to 120 mph (195 kph) as of 5 p.

Tropical Storm Rafael eyes Bermuda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:40:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael churned in the central Atlantic early Monday as it neared hurricane strength, forecasters said.

Hurricane Paul now a major hurricane near Mexico

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:22:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Paul has rapidly strengthened into a major Category 3 storm in the Pacific off Mexico.

Paul Becomes Major Hurricane in Pacific off Mexico

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:53:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Paul now a major Category 3 hurricane in Pacific off Mexico; TS Rafael near hurricane strength

Paul now a major Category 3 hurricane in Pacific off Mexico; TS Rafael near hurricane strength

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:37:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI - Forecasters say Paul has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific off Mexico and a hurricane warning has been issued for a swath of Baja California's western coastline.

Hurricane Paul strengthens off Mexico

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:50:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

FORECASTERS are keeping a close eye on Huricane Paul as the storm strengthens in the Pacific off Mexico.

Rafael may soon be upgraded to hurricane

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:48:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Rafael south of Bermuda gained strength on its way to probable hurricane status, U.S. forecasters said Monday.

Tropical Storm Rafael churns toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:52:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael neared hurricane strength in the central Atlantic early Monday, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Rafael churns toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:05:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael churned in the central Atlantic early Monday as it neared hurricane strength, forecasters said.

Weather system still affecting St. Kitts and Nevis

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:56:00 +0200zizonline (en)

The weather system left behind by Raphael is still affecting St. Kitts and Nevis and the Leeward Islands. Residents are experiencing heavy rainfall and rough seas in various areas. A senior education official called into ZIZ Radio this morning announcing that all schools are closed until...

Tropical Storm Rafael Strengthens, Moves Toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:38:00 +0200suna-sd-en (en)

Washington, Oct 15, 2012, SPA -- Tropical Storm Rafael swirled in the central Atlantic Ocean early Monday as it neared hurricane strength, U.S. forecasters said. Maximum sustained winds increased to 113 kilometers per hour (kph) late Sunday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Tropical Storm Rafael expected to become a hurricane today

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:12:00 +0200caribbean360 (en)

Puerto Rico and Bermuda are being warned to brace for impact as Rafael intensifies.

Hurricane Paul strengthens in Pacific near Mexico

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:08:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Hurricane Paul is strengthening in the Pacific off Mexico and a tropical storm watch has been issued.

Hurricane Paul strengthens in Pacific off Mexico

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:47:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

MIAMI, USA (AP) -- Hurricane Paul is strengthening in the Pacific off Mexico and a tropical storm watch has been issued for a portion of Baja, California.

Hurricane Paul forms in the Pacific

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:51:00 +0200kyivpost (en)

Hurricane Paul has formed in the Pacific off Mexico's coast and a tropical storm watch has been issued for a portion of Baja California.

Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens heads toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:48:00 +0200irishsun (en)

The tropical storm could become a hurricane on Monday Officials in Bermuda issue a tropical storm watch Hurricane center: Rainfall could cause "life-threatening flash floods and ...

Tropical Storm Rafael may become hurricane

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Rafael , about 465 miles north of San Juan, Puerto Rico , was expected to strengthen and become a hurricane Monday, U.S. forecasters said.

TS Rafael Moves Toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:13:00 +0200irishsun (en)

This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 10:45 AM EDT shows Tropical Storm Rafael north of the Lesser Antilles. Rafael has maximum winds of 60 mph and is moving northward towards ...

Storm could soon reach hurricane strength in Atlantic

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:13:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Tropical storm Rafael is expected to reach hurricane strength in the Atlantic later Monday and by mid-week will bring rain to Atlantic Canada . As of early Monday, the storm was 450 kilometres north ...

Paul strengthens into hurricane in Pacific

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:24:00 +0200msnbc (en)

Tropical Storm Paul grew into a hurricane early Monday, and a tropical storm watch was issued for parts of Baja California, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Paul forms in Pacific off Mexicos coast TS Rafael near hurricane strength

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:36:00 +0200irishsun (en)

U.S. National Hurricane Center says weakening is expected to begin by Tuesday.The hurricane is centred about 565 miles (910 kilometres) southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula ...

5 Things To Know This Morning

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:32:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning. 1. Daredevil Completes Supersonic Space Dive Felix Baumgartner became the first person to break the speed of sound with only his body on Sunday after an historic skydive from the edge of outer space.

TS Rafael Moves Toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:32:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Hurricane Paul forms in Pacific off Mexico's coast; TS Rafael near hurricane strength

Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens, heads toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:30:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael churned in the central Atlantic early Monday as it neared hurricane strength, forecasters said.

Hurricane Paul forms in Pacific off Mexico's coast; TS Rafael near hurricane strength

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI - Hurricane Paul has formed in the Pacific off Mexico's coast and a tropical storm watch has been issued for a portion of Baja California.

Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens, churns in central Atlantic

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:02:00 +0200panarmenian-en (en)

Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the Virgin Islands , Culebra and Vieques, forecasters said.

T.S. Rafael heads toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:34:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael churned in the central Atlantic early Monday as it approached hurricane strength, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens, heads toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:25:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- Tropical Storm Rafael churned in the central Atlantic early Monday as it approached hurricane strength, forecasters said. Maximum sustained winds increased to 70 mph late Sunday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm was centered about 260 miles (420 km)....

Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens, heads toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:55:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- Tropical Storm Rafael churned in the central Atlantic early Monday as it approached hurricane strength, forecasters said. Maximum sustained winds increased to 70 mph late Sunday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm was centered about 235 miles (380 km)....

Rain, flooding as storm passed over St. Maarten

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:50:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

PHILIPSBURG--Residents experienced a very rainy and windy weekend as Tropical Storm Rafael blew through the local area on Saturday evening. The country was placed under a tropical storm warning on Friday evening. That warning was discontinued on Sunday morning while a flash flood watch remained in effect up to late Sunday night.

Tropical Storm Rafael heads toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:29:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- Tropical Storm Rafael unleashed heavy rain and powerful gusts on the Leeward Islands on Sunday and could turn into a hurricane by Monday, forecasters said. With sustained winds of 60 mph, Rafael could get even stronger as it bears down on several islands popular with tourists. As of 5 p.m.

Tropical Storm Rafael Forms over Eastern Caribbean

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:14:00 +0200scientificamerican (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Rafael formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea on Friday, triggering storm warnings for Puerto Rico , the U.S. [More]

Tropical storm heads toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 02:05:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael unleashed heavy rain and powerful gusts on the Virgin Islands early Sunday and could turn into a hurricane by Monday, forecasters said.

Bermuda under tropical storm watch

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:50:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael unleashed heavy rain and powerful gusts on the Virgin Islands early Sunday and could turn into a hurricane by Monday, forecasters said.

Bermuda warned about Tropical Storm Rafael

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:40:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Rafael , which produced heavy rains and strong winds in the Virgin Islands , is now threatening Bermuda , forecasters say.

Tropical Storm Rafael tracks toward Bermuda

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:25:00 +0200AP (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — The outer bands of Tropical Storm Rafael drenched the Caribbean's Northern Leeward Islands on Sunday as its center steadily moved over open ocean on a possible track toward Bermuda . There were no immediate reports of any significant damage or injuries....

Tropical Storm Rafael tracks toward Bermuda

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — The outer bands of Tropical Storm Rafael drenched the Caribbean's Northern Leeward Islands on Sunday as its center steadily moved over open ocean on a possible track toward Bermuda . There were no immediate reports of any significant damage or injuries in....

Tropical Storm Rafael heads to Bermuda

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 23:18:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael unleashed heavy rain and powerful gusts on the Virgin Islands early Sunday and could turn into a hurricane by Monday, forecasters said.

Rafael heads toward Bermuda

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:47:00 +0200stabroeknews (en)

The outer bands of strengthening Tropical Storm Rafael drenched the Leeward Islands today as its centre moved over the ocean on a track toward Bermuda , the Associate Press reported. AP said that... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Tropical Storm Rafael Tracks Toward Bermuda

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:14:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael dumps rain as it moves away from Caribbean on path toward Bermuda

Tropical Storm Rafael pummels Virgin Islands, heads toward Bermuda

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:02:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael unleashed heavy rain and powerful gusts on the Virgin Islands early Sunday and could turn into a hurricane by Monday, forecasters said.

Rafael heads toward Bermuda

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 19:15:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, US Virgin Islands (AP) - The outer bands of strengthening Tropical Storm Rafael drenched the Leeward Islands on Sunday as its centre moved over open ocean on a track toward Bermuda .

Tropical Storm Rafael tracks toward Bermuda

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:44:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The outer bands of strengthening Tropical Storm Rafael drenched the Caribbean's Leeward Islands on Sunday as its center moved over open ocean on a track toward Bermuda .

Tropical Storm Rafael tracks toward Bermuda

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:42:00 +0200AP (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — The outer bands of strengthening Tropical Storm Rafael drenched the Caribbean's Leeward Islands on Sunday as its center moved over open ocean on a track toward Bermuda . There were no immediate reports of any significant damage or injuries in the islands....

Tropical storm Rafael struck the British Virgin Islands at about 09:00 GMT on 14 October.

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:50:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:55 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Rafael struck the British Virgin Islands at about 09:00 GMT on 14 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near19.4 N,63.8 W.

Tropical storm Rafael struck the British Virgin Islands at about 09:00 GMT on 14 October.

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:21:00 +0200trust (en)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:55 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Rafael struck the British Virgin Islands at about 09:00 GMT on 14 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near19.4 N,63.8 W.

Tropical storm Rafael drenches Leeward Islands

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:12:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Tropical Storm Rafael is dumping heavy showers accompanied by gusty winds on the Leeward Islands.

Tropical Storm Rafael heads north of Virgin Islands, dumping heavy rain over eastern Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:41:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Rafael lashed the Leeward Islands with heavy rains Sunday, threatening to strengthen into a hurricane within a day, U.S. -based forecasters said.

Storm Rafael drenches Virgin Islands

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:31:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The Virgin Islands were being lashed with heavy rain and blustery 50 mph winds Sunday morning from Tropical Storm Rafael , forecasters in Miami said.

Tropical Storm Rafael heads north of Virgin Islands, dumping

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:04:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Rafael lashed the Leeward Islands with heavy rains Sunday, threatening to strengthen into a hurricane within a day, U.S. -based forecasters said. The storm was centered at 8 a.m. EDT Sunday about 100 miles (165 kilometers) north-northwest of St. Martin and was gradually moving away from the Virgin Islands , the U.

Tropical Storm Rafael pummels Virgin Islands heads toward Bermuda

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:33:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Hurricane center: Rainfall could cause "life-threatening flash floods and mudslides" The tropical storm could become a hurricane by Monday Efforts to find three passengers on a downed ...

Tropical storm pummels Virgin Islands

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:35:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael unleashed heavy rain and powerful gusts on the Virgin Islands early Sunday and could turn into a hurricane by Monday, forecasters said.

Flood fear as storm hits Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:20:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has lashed the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains which are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.

Météo : la Guadeloupe en alerte rouge aux pluies

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:02:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

La tempête tropicale Rafael poursuit sa remontée vers le Nord en mer des Caraïbes. A l'approche des Bermudes, elle devrait même devenir ouragan... D'ici là, la... Source : France Info - Articles similaires

Tropical storm Rafael struck the British Virgin Islands at about 03:00 GMT on 14 October.

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:43:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:00 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Rafael struck the British Virgin Islands at about 03:00 GMT on 14 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near18.4 N,63.6 W.

Tropical storm Rafael struck the British Virgin Islands at about 03:00 GMT on 14 October.

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:16:00 +0200trust (en)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:00 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Rafael struck the British Virgin Islands at about 03:00 GMT on 14 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near18.4 N,63.6 W.

Tropical Storm Rafael dumps rain in east Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:03:00 +0200AP (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Storm Rafael has moved north of the Virgin Islands while dumping heavy rains around the eastern Caribbean. The storm was centered about 105 miles (170 kilometers) northeast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands at 2 a.m. EDT Sunday.

Tropical Storm Rafael threatens Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 08:26:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- Tropical Storm Rafael unleashed heavy rain and powerful gusts to the Virgin Islands and threatened more areas in the Caribbean Sea late Saturday night. With sustained winds of 50 mph, Rafael could get even stronger as it bears down on several islands popular with tourists.

Rafael a 'potential threat to Bermuda'(update)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 07:49:00 +0200bermudasun (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed in the southern Atlantic Ocean near the Antilles and has a projected path that would take it towards Bermuda .

Tropical Storm Rafael dumps rain in east Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:38:00 +0200AP (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Tropical Storm Rafael lashed the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains, raising the threat of floods on islands around the region. The storm was centered about 95 miles (150 kilometers) east-northeast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands at 11 p.m. EDT Saturday.

Rafael dumps rain on Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 05:02:00 +0200cnn (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael threatened the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with rain Saturday as it made its way northward.

Rafael stays strong, Paul born in Pacific

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 04:20:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Rafael swept across the Caribbean Saturday night, while Tropical Storm Paul formed in the Pacific off the Mexican coast, U.S. forecasters said.

Flood fear as storm hits Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 03:51:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has lashed the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains which are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.The storm was about 100 miles east-southeast of St Croix in ...

Flood fear as storm hits Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 02:49:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has lashed the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains which are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.

Woman survives hours in sea after plane crash

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 02:45:00 +0200msnbc (en)

A woman who survived a plane crash spent hours in the ocean off the U.S. Virgin Islands before being rescued and crews were searching for three other people, the Coast Guard said.

TS Rafael dumps heavy rain in east Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 02:42:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

Storm was located about 85 miles east of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands at 8 p.m. EDT Saturday

Flood fear as storm hits Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 02:15:00 +0200argus (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has lashed the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains which are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.

Flood fear as storm hits Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 02:12:00 +0200sligochampion (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has lashed the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains which are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.

Tropical Storm Rafael threatens Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 02:02:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- Tropical Storm Rafael continued to churn Saturday evening through the Caribbean Sea, bringing heavy rain and powerful gusts to the Lesser Antilles as it threatened more islands in the area. With sustained winds of 50 mph, Rafael could get even stronger in the coming days as it bears down on several tourist locales.

Flood fear as storm hits Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:57:00 +0200corkman (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has lashed the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains which are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.

Flood fear as storm hits Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:48:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has lashed the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains which are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.

Flood fear as storm hits Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:45:00 +0200drogheda-independent (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has lashed the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains which are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.

Flood fear as storm hits Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:38:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has lashed the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains which are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.

Stronger Rafael, heavy rain in Caribbbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:19:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Rafael gained strength Saturday as it dumped heavy rain over portions of the Lesser Antilles, forecasters in Miami said.

Tropical Storm Rafael dumps rain in east Caribbean

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:05:00 +0200AP (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Tropical Storm Rafael lashed the eastern Caribbean Saturday with heavy rains that are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region. The storm was located about 105 miles (165 kilometers) east-southeast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands late Saturday afternoon.

Tropical storm Rafael struck Guadeloupe at about 21:00 GMT on 13 October.

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:35:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:45 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Rafael struck Guadeloupe at about 21:00 GMT on 13 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near17.3 N,63.3 W.Rafael brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 64 km/h (40 mph).

Tropical storm Rafael struck Guadeloupe at about 21:00 GMT on 13 October.

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:07:00 +0200trust (en)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:45 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Rafael struck Guadeloupe at about 21:00 GMT on 13 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall was near17.3 N,63.3 W.Rafael brought 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 64 km/h (40 mph).

Tropical Storm Rafael dumps rain in east Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 22:59:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Tropical Storm Rafael lashed the eastern Caribbean Saturday with heavy rains that are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region. The storm was located about 100 miles (165 kilometers) southeast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands early Saturday afternoon.

Rafael dropping heavy rains on Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 22:18:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Rafael is producing heavy rain over islands of the Caribbean as it slowly increases in strength, forecasters said.

Rafael dumps rain on Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 21:07:00 +0200cnn (en)

(CNN) -- Tropical Storm Rafael threatened the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with rain Saturday as it made its way northward. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain, with isolated amounts of 10 inches, was forecast for the Lesser Antilles, the Virgin Islands and parts of Puerto Rico, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Rafael Dumps Rain in Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:49:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael lashed the eastern Caribbean Saturday with heavy rains that are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region. The storm was located about 135 miles (215 ...

Tropical Storm Rafael dumps rain in east Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 18:56:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, US Virgin Islands (AP) - Tropical Storm Rafael lashed the eastern Caribbean Saturday with heavy rains that are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.

Tropical Storm Rafael dumps rain in east Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael lashed the eastern Caribbean Saturday with heavy rains that are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.

Tropical Storm Rafael swirls over east Caribbean, dumping heavy rain that could cause floods

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, Virgin Islands - Tropical Storm Rafael lashed the eastern Caribbean Saturday with heavy rains that are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region.

Tropical Storm Rafael Dumps Rain in East Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:28:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael swirls over east Caribbean, dumping heavy rain that could cause floods

Tropical Storm Rafael dumps rain in east Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:08:00 +0200AP (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Tropical Storm Rafael lashed the eastern Caribbean Saturday with heavy rains that are expected to unleash floods on islands around the region. The storm was located about 135 miles (215 kilometers) south-southeast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands late Saturday morning.

TS Rafael Dumps Heavy Rain in Eastern Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:57:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael is lashing the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains that are expected to unleash floods in the region. The storm is about 165 miles (265 kilometers) south-southeast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands . It has top sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and is moving northwest 9 mph (15 kph).

Tropical Storm Rafael forms in Atlantic

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:55:00 +0200msnbc (en)

After forming Friday night, Tropical Storm Rafael was dumping rain across the Less Antilles in the eastern Caribbean on Saturday. Up to 5 inches of rain was expected, with a few spots potentially at 10 inches, making for flood and mudslide conditions, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

TS Rafael dumps heavy rain in eastern Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +0200AP (en)

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Tropical Storm Rafael is lashing the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains that are expected to unleash floods in the region. The storm is about 165 miles (265 kilometers) south-southeast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

TS Rafael dumps heavy rain in eastern Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael is lashing the eastern Caribbean with heavy rains that are expected to unleash floods in the region.

Tropical storm Rafael is forecast to strike the Virgin Islands at about 18:00 GMT on 13 October.

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:01:00 +0200trust (en)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:00 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Rafael is forecast to strike the Virgin Islands at about 18:00 GMT on 13 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near17.0 N,64.5 W.

La tempête tropicale Rafael se dirige vers la Guadeloupe

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:12:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

Rafael , une nouvelle tempête tropicale, s'est formée vendredi soir dans l'est de la mer des Caraïbes, et le Centre national des ouragans des Etats-Unis (NHC) a émis des avis de tempêtes pour plusieurs îles, dont la Guadeloupe . Rafael se trouvait à 01h00 GMT à 200 km à l'ouest-sud-ouest de la....

La tempête tropicale Rafael se dirige vers la Guadeloupe

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:12:00 +0200alvinet (fr)

MIAMI, Floride (Reuters) - Rafael , une nouvelle tempête tropicale, s'est formée vendredi soir dans l'est de la mer des Caraïbes, et le Centre national des ouragans... Source : Boursier - Articles similaires

La tempête tropicale Rafael se dirige vers la Guadeloupe

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:51:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

MIAMI, Floride (Reuters) - Rafael , une nouvelle tempête tropicale, s'est formée vendredi soir dans l'est de la mer des Caraïbes, et le Centre national des ouragans des Etats-Unis (NHC) a émis des avis de tempêtes pour plusieurs îles, dont la Guadeloupe .

La tempête tropicale Rafael se dirige vers la Guadeloupe

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:38:00 +0200capital-FR (fr)

Rafael , une nouvelle tempête tropicale, s'est formée vendredi soir dans l'est de la mer des Caraïbes, et le Centre national des ouragans des Etats-Unis (NHC) a émis des avis de tempêtes pour plusieurs îles, dont la Guadeloupe . Rafael se trouvait à 01h00 GMT à 200 km à l'ouest-sud-ouest de la....

Storm warning for Caribbean islands

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:37:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.

Tropical storm Rafael is forecast to strike the Virgin Islands at about 18:00 GMT on 13 October.

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:24:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:00 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Rafael is forecast to strike the Virgin Islands at about 18:00 GMT on 13 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near17.0 N,64.5 W.

Tropical Storm Rafael makes its way across Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 08:30:00 +0200panarmenian-en (en)

Meanwhile Patty, now a tropical depression, was 265 miles (426 km) east-northeast of the central Bahamas and stationary.

Tropical Storm Rafael Forms

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 07:01:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and tropical storm warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that ...

Storm warning for Caribbean islands

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 06:26:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.The National Hurricane Centre in Miami said the storm is 220 miles ...

Tropical Storm warning in effect

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 06:25:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

~ Rafael to pass 55 miles west ~ PHILIPSBURG--The Windward Islands were placed under a Tropical Storm warning last night, as Tropical Storm Rafael formed some 250 miles to the south and was moving Northwest (325 degrees) at 10 miles per hour, a path forecast to put the cyclone about 55 miles west of St.

TS Rafael forms in Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 06:09:00 +0200upi (en)

MIAMI, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Rafael formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea Friday, and forecasters issued a tropical storm warning for the U.S. and British Virgin Islands .

Tropical Storm Rafael forms over eastern Caribbean Sea

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:53:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Rafael formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea on Friday, triggering storm warnings for Puerto Rico , the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other islands, the U.S. said. National Hurricane Center Rafael was centered about 125 miles west-southwest of the island of Dominica ....

Tropical Storm Rafael moves over eastern Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:34:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael is bringing heavy rains to the lesser Antilles islands as it makes its way across the eastern Caribbean Sea, where tropical storm warnings have been issued.

Tropical Storm Rafael forms over eastern Caribbean Sea

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:22:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:53 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters MIAMI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Rafael formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea on Friday, triggering storm warnings for Puerto Rico , the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other islands, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Rafael forms over eastern Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:20:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Rafael is bringing heavy rains to the lesser Antilles islands as it makes its way across the eastern Caribbean Sea, where tropical storm warnings have been issued. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that the storm is 185 miles (298 kilometers)south-southeast....

Tropical Storm Rafael forms over eastern Caribbean Sea

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 04:58:00 +0200trust (en)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:53 GMT Source: reuters // Reuters MIAMI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Rafael formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea on Friday, triggering storm warnings for Puerto Rico , the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other islands, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical storm Rafael is forecast to strike the Virgin Islands at about 13:30 GMT on 13 October.

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 04:58:00 +0200trust (en)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:55 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Rafael is forecast to strike the Virgin Islands at about 13:30 GMT on 13 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near17.4 N,63.9 W.

Tropical Storm Rafael forms over eastern Caribbean Sea

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:52:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Rafael formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea on Friday, triggering storm warnings for Puerto Rico , the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other islands, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Rafael was centered about 125 miles west-southwest of the island of Dominica ....

Storm warning for Caribbean islands

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:46:00 +0200sligochampion (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.

Tropical Storm Rafael forms over eastern Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:42:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

MIAMI, USA (AP) Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and tropical storm warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.

Tropical Storm Rafael forms over eastern Caribbean Sea

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:33:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Rafael formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea on Friday, triggering storm warnings for Puerto Rico , the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other islands, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Storm warning for Caribbean islands

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:25:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.

Storm warning for Caribbean islands

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:24:00 +0200express (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.

Storm warning for Caribbean islands

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:23:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.

Tropical Storm Rafael Forms Over Eastern Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:18:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael forms over eastern Caribbean Sea; tropical storm warnings issued

Storm warning for Caribbean islands

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:14:00 +0200corkman (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.

Storm warning for Caribbean islands

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:07:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.

Storm warning for Caribbean islands

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:06:00 +0200argus (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.

Tropical storm forms over eastern Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:04:00 +0200stabroeknews (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and tropical storm warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands, the Associated Press reported today.. AP said that the... View full article at stabroeknews.com

Storm warning for Caribbean islands

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 02:56:00 +0200drogheda-independent (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.

Tropical Storm Rafael forms over eastern Caribbean

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 02:48:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed over the eastern Caribbean Sea, and tropical storm warnings have been issued for numerous Caribbean islands.

Tropical storm Rafael is forecast to strike the Virgin Islands at about 13:30 GMT on 13 October.

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 02:20:00 +0200alertnet-rss (en)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:55 GMT Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Tropical storm Rafael is forecast to strike the Virgin Islands at about 13:30 GMT on 13 October.Data supplied by the US National Hurricane Centersuggest that the point of landfall will be near17.4 N,63.9 W.

Lesser Antilles feeling effects of developing storm

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:46:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

The weather over portions of the Windward and Leeward Islands is not very pleasant today as the effects of 98L move in. Squally conditions, with winds to near tropical storm force, are occurring from Barbados to points north and west. These conditions will likely persist throughout the day, off and....

Tropical Storm Patty forms near the Bahamas; short-lived for

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:57:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

In an Atlantic hurricane season that has proven to more active than originally forecast, forms. the 16th named storm The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Tropical Storm Patty formed about 255 miles northeast of the central Bahamas Thursday afternoon with top sustained winds of 40 mph. The storm was stationary.

Tropical Storm Patty Forms, Not Expected to Stick Around

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:10:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Tropical depression 16 has strengthened into Tropical Storm Patty, the 16th named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.