Tropical Depression 18 is expected to intensify into Tropical Storm Rafael and develop into a hurricane as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico later this week.
A hurricane warning is currently in effect for the Cayman Islands and a tropical storm warning for Jamaica, with the storm forecast to strengthen significantly.
Rainfall totals could exceed 9 inches over Jamaica and Cuba through mid-week, potentially leading to significant impacts in Florida and the Southeast U.S.
Forecast models indicate uncertainty in the storm's path once it enters the Gulf of Mexico, with predictions of weakening before landfall in Texas or Louisiana.
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