Rafael is the 17th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, and it could become the 11th hurricane. The season lasts until Nov. 30.

Extreme Weather Maps: Track the possibility of extreme weather in the places that are important to you. Heat Safety: Extreme heat is becoming increasingly common across the globe. We asked experts for guidance on how to stay cool.

Here’s the latest forecast track of Tropical Storm Rafael, which is expected to become a hurricane on a track toward the US Gulf coast.