Hurricane Rafael strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Cuba

Hurricane Rafael has intensified into a Category 2 storm with winds of 100 mph as it approaches Cuba's southern coast. It is expected to make landfall later today, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding. Cuba is still recovering from a previous hurricane that caused fatalities and widespread blackouts. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for 37,000 people in eastern Cuba and advised residents to prepare for Rafael's impact. The storm has already affected Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, causing power outages and flooding. Warnings remain in effect for several Cuban provinces and parts of Florida, where storm surges and tornadoes are possible.