Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba causing power outages and evacuations
Hurricane Rafael, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Cuba, causing widespread power outages and evacuations. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 185 kph and was located 65 kilometers south-southwest of Havana. The Cuban government issued alerts and suspended classes and public transport in affected areas. Thousands were evacuated as crews worked to prepare for potential flooding and storm surges. Rafael previously impacted Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, causing power outages and flooding. The storm is expected to weaken over Cuba before moving into the Gulf of Mexico.