Hurricane Rafael causes power outage in Cuba and shifts threat to Mexico's Gulf Coast

Hurricane Rafael struck Cuba as a Category 3 storm, causing a nationwide power outage that lasted about 24 hours. The storm's winds led to significant damage, with hundreds of technicians working to restore electricity across the island. Rafael has shifted its path away from the U.S., now posing a greater threat to Mexico's Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to remain in the southern Gulf for several days before weakening and making landfall early next week. As Rafael moves through the Gulf, it may create rough seas and dangerous rip currents along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Oil companies like Chevron, Shell, and BP have begun evacuating personnel and shutting down production in preparation for the storm.