Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in Cuba after hitting the Bahamas
Summary: Hurricane Oscar has made landfall in eastern Cuba, specifically in the Guantanamo province, after hitting the southeastern Bahamas. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and is expected to bring heavy rain and a storm surge.
Cuba is currently facing a significant power outage, with millions affected after a recent blackout. Some electrical service was restored just before Oscar's arrival.
Oscar previously struck Great Inagua island in the Bahamas, causing dangerous storm surges and flooding. The hurricane is expected to weaken as it moves across Cuba and then approach the central Bahamas on Tuesday.
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