Tropical Storm Rafael Intensifies, Approaches Hurricane Status Near Cuba
TL;DR
Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, impacting Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and western Cuba with destructive winds and heavy rainfall. Hurricane warnings are in effect for several Cuban provinces and the Cayman Islands, while the Florida Keys are under a tropical storm watch. The storm poses risks of flooding and landslides, with potential impacts extending to southern Florida and the Southeast U.S. later in the week. Uncertainty remains about its effects on the northern Gulf Coast.
- Tropical Storm Rafael heads toward hurricane strength before Cuba landfall Wednesday, forecasters say CNN
- Hurricane Rafael Won't Be Like Helene Or Milton The Weather Channel
- Tropical Storm Rafael forms in Caribbean, expected to become a hurricane NBC News
- 10PM UPDATE: Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 expected to become Rafael WWSB
- Soon-to-be Rafael nears tropical storm strength as Jamaica prepares to feel future hurricane’s wrath Fox Weather
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