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.

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 ...

Hurricane Rafael upgraded from a tropical storm earlier this week and is on track to make landfall in Cuba. Here's what to know about the storm path.

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

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

The tropics continue to stay active as Hurricane Rafael hit hurricane status nearly 24 hours ago. As of the 7 AM update from ...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) — Hurricane Rafael strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it barreled toward Cuba Wednesday morning. According to the National Hurricane Center, a hurricane warning is in effect ...

Hurricane Rafael is rapidly intensifying in the Caribbean and is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane before it slams ...

Hurricane Rafael continues to intensify as it spins across the Caribbean Sea and forecasters now say the late-season storm ...