Hurricane Rafael upgraded to Category 3 as it approaches Cuba

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Hurricane Rafael has been upgraded to a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. It is currently located 40 miles northeast of the Isle of Youth and is moving northwest at 14 mph. Landfall in western Cuba is expected this afternoon. Cuba has lifted the Tropical Storm Warning for Ciego de Avila and Sancti Spiritus. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for several provinces, including Pinar del Rio and La Habana. Tropical Storm Warnings are active for parts of the Florida Keys. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are anticipated in western Cuba and the Florida Keys. Rainfall totals could reach 12 inches in some areas, leading to flash flooding. Storm surge may raise water levels by 9 to 14 feet along Cuba's southern coast.


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