HAVANA — Cuba was left reeling Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, knocking out the country’s power grid, downing trees and damaging infrastructure. No fatalities were immediately reported. Hurricane Rafael crossed a ...

Hurricane Rafael has strengthened into a Category 3 storm as it approaches the western coast of Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center.

A powerful Category 3 hurricane brought massive waves that lashed at Havana’s shores as sharp winds and rain whipped at the historic cityscape.