Hurricane Rafael, now a Category 2 storm, is expected to impact the U.S. coastline. Its landfall could happen “anywhere from the Texas coast to the Florida Panhandle.”
Experts urge residents to prepare for high winds and potential flooding. “Americans have been advised to secure loose outdoor objects due to strong winds and flooding,” officials warned.

The storm’s exact path remains uncertain. “Small changes in Rafael’s strength and the winds around it can make a big difference in where it goes next,” said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger.

Shifts in wind patterns could steer the hurricane differently. “The storm gets a bit stronger or if the winds that push it change direction, its path could shift,” Deger added.Authorities continue to monitor Rafael’s movement closely as coastal communities brace for impact.