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 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.

Rafael forecast to be near major hurricane strength at landfall in Western Cuba. On the forecast track, Rafael is expected move over western Cuba later today, ...

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Hurricane Rafael intensified on Wednesday as storm-battered Cuba prepares for landfall and U.S. officials watched for ...

Rafael continues to build in strength as it heads towards Cuba today, then heading into the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday.

Even without a landfall in Florida, the state is still expected to feel some impacts from Rafael, starting as early as today.

Steady to rapid intensification is forecast over the next 24 to 36 hours, Rafael became a Category 1 hurricane in the northwestern Caribbean.

Rain, tropical-storm-force winds and even the potential for some tornadoes are possible for some portions of Florida with ...