Hurricane Rafael picked up in intensity and became a Category 2 storm Wednesday ahead of an expected landfall in Cuba.

Hurricane Rafael intensifies to Category 2 status with 100 mph winds, while latest forecast tracks show westward trend reducing potential effects on Northwest Florida.

Hurricane Rafael is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico at the end of the week; here's how the storm might impact the LSU vs. Alabama football game.

We now have our 17th named storm, Rafael, in the Caribbean Sea. Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to move toward the ...

Hurricane Rafael barreled toward Cuba on Wednesday, forecast to make landfall in western Cuba as a major Category 3 hurricane ...

Maritime stakeholders in parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast late Tuesday were urged to begin preparing for the possible arrival of Rafael, which strengthened into Category 2 hurricane overnight. The U.S.

A late-season hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico could slash U.S. oil production by 4 million barrels, according to researchers.

Hurricane Rafael will rake Cuba’s coast with Category 3 winds later Wednesday before it crosses the island nation and emerges ...

Houston experiences sunny weather today but will see increased humidity and a chance of showers later in the week.

U.S. data reveal a weekly rise in crude and gasoline supplies Oil futures turned higher in Wednesday dealings, with U.S. prices finding support after a brief drip below $70 a barrel as traders weighed ...

Cubans lament that the lack of electricity and water has hindered their preparations for the hurricane at a crucial moment.