Hurricane Rafael strengthens as it approaches Cuba with landfall expected Wednesday

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Hurricane Rafael is expected to strengthen into a Category 2 storm as it approaches western Cuba, with landfall anticipated on Wednesday. The storm currently has maximum sustained winds of 90 mph and is moving northwest. Cuba is already facing challenges from recent hurricanes, including blackouts and recovery efforts. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for 37,000 people in eastern Cuba and are urging residents to prepare for the storm's impact. Rafael has caused power outages and flooding in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue across the western Caribbean, with potential flooding and mudslides in Cuba and the Cayman Islands, as well as impacts in Florida.


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