Hurricane Rafael moves into Gulf of Mexico after causing power outages in Cuba

Hurricane Rafael has moved into the Gulf of Mexico after hitting western Cuba as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread power outages across the country. The storm brought heavy winds and rain, leading to flooding in Havana and other areas. As Rafael weakened to a Category 2 hurricane, it continued to pose risks of storm surges and flash floods. Thousands of residents in western Cuba were evacuated, and classes and public transport were suspended in anticipation of further impacts. The storm also affected Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, causing power outages and flooding. Forecasters expect heavy rainfall to reach parts of Florida later this week, with potential storm surges along the coast.