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 facing challenges as it recovers from a previous hurricane that caused fatalities and ongoing blackouts. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for 37,000 people in eastern Cuba and are urging residents to prepare for Rafael's impact. The storm has already caused power outages and flooding in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Warnings are in effect for several Cuban provinces and parts of Florida, with heavy rains and potential tornadoes expected in the coming days.


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