Hurricane Rafael intensifies as it approaches Cuba, evacuation orders issued

Hurricane Rafael is intensifying as it approaches Cuba, expected to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane. The storm is currently located near the Cayman Islands, with maximum winds of 85 mph. Cuba is already facing challenges from recent hurricanes, including blackouts and fatalities. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for 37,000 people in eastern Cuba and are urging residents to prepare for Rafael's impact. Warnings are in effect for several Cuban provinces and the Cayman Islands. Heavy rains and potential flooding are anticipated, with effects also expected in parts of Florida later this week.