Steady to rapid intensification is forecast over the next 24 to 36 hours, Rafael became a Category 1 hurricane in the northwestern Caribbean.

Hurricane Rafael strengthens to Category 2, threatening Cuba with floods and mudslides. Jamaica and Cayman Islands already experiencing impacts.

Hurricane Rafael will make landfall in Cuba today near major hurricane strength. At 7 AM, the eye of Hurricane Rafael was ...

Even without a landfall in Florida, the state is still expected to feel some impacts from Rafael, starting as early as today.

Tropical Storm Rafael gaining strength Tuesday morning after forming in the Caribbean Sea, with forecasters saying it will strengthen into a hurricane with predictions the storm is headed for the U.S.

Hurricane Rafael is continuing to strengthen as it approaches landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Rafael has strengthened into a category two storm just hours before it was forecast to make landfall in western Cuba.

The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Rafael formed Tuesday evening on its way toward Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico while tropical storm warnings were issued for the Florida Keys.

Tropical Storm Rafael continued to strengthen as it headed toward the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, the National Hurricane ...

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