Hurricane Rafael is poised to impact the United States – here is the anticipated trajectory. Americans are urged to secure any loose items outdoors in preparation for high winds and potential flooding. According to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger, minor fluctuations in Rafael’s intensity and surrounding winds can significantly alter its subsequent path. Should the storm intensify or if the winds that guide it shift direction, its trajectory may change. Today, Storm Rafael has been elevated to a Category 2 hurricane and is projected to make landfall anywhere from the Texas coastline to the Florida Panhandle.