Tropical Storm Rafael

Projected path of Tropical Storm Rafael
source: The Weather Channel

Tropical Storm Rafael is currently sustaining winds of 60 mph. The storm is located about 185 miles north east of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is projected to hit Bermuda later this week.


Though the storm is not directly affecting the Bahamas and surrounding islands, it is creating intense surf conditions and rip currents on the eastern side beaches reports the National Hurricane Center. Four to six inches of rain are also projected to fall over the Lesser Antilles and Virgin Islands, possibly causing flash floods and mud slides.


The National Hurricane Center is using the technology paradigm in order to project the path of the tropical storm and where it will indirectly cause damage.

sources:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/14/world/americas/tropical-storm-rafael/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/depression-storm-seventeen-20121011