Rafael becomes major hurricane ahead of Cuba landfall on way to Gulf of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Rafael grew into a major Category 3 storm Wednesday and made landfall in Cuba on ...
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Rafael upgrades to Category 2 hurricane before Cuba landfall, turning into Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane Rafael intensified to a Category 2 storm by Wednesday morning while churning toward western Cuba and the Isle of ...
Tropical Depression 18 forms in Caribbean, expected to move into Gulf of Mexico as a hurricane
The area was designated as a Potential Tropical Cyclone on Sunday, but became better organized Monday. The storm is ...
Hurricane Rafael knocks out power to Cuba; forecasters puzzled by path
The hurricane center cautioned there is "larger-than-normal uncertainty regarding Rafael's intensity later in the forecast period." ...
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Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens some in Caribbean, continues heading for Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to reach hurricane status when it enters the Gulf of Mexico later this week, but ...