Hurricane Rafael gains strength as it targets Cuba. What will US impacts look like?
Hurricane Rafael intensified on Wednesday as storm-battered Cuba prepares for landfall and U.S. officials watched for potential impacts.
Hurricane Rafael could approach Cat 3 strength before Cuban landfall
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Rafael strengthens to Category 2 hurricane, Florida Keys under tropical storm warning
Hurricane Rafael has strengthened into a Category 2 storm as it heads toward Cuba, where landfall is expected Wednesday before moving into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Hurricane Rafael: where is the storm heading? When will it reach the Gulf? Find out here
Meteorologists are actively tracking Tropical Storm Rafael and expect the storm to move into the Southern Gulf. Here's what Louisiana can expect.
Hurricane Rafael could be near Category 3 strength before Cuba landfall. See Florida impacts
Rafael strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday night, and that strengthening is continuing. The storm could make landfall in ...