Hurricane Rafael weakens to Category 2 as it moves toward Texas-Mexico border

Hurricane Rafael made landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm, causing power outages and heavy rainfall. It has since weakened to a Category 2 hurricane with winds of 105 mph and is now moving west across the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center forecasts Rafael to continue westward, with potential landfall near the Texas-Mexico border late Saturday or early Sunday. The exact timing and location of landfall remain uncertain, with only a 5 to 20 percent chance of tropical storm winds affecting the Gulf Coast. Cuba is experiencing heavy rain, with risks of flash flooding and mudslides. The storm's future intensity is uncertain due to factors like wind shear and dry air, which may weaken it as it approaches the coast.