Rafael weakens to low pressure system in Gulf of Mexico after hitting Cuba as hurricane

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Rafael has weakened into a low pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico after hitting Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane. It became a tropical storm on Saturday and dissipated into a remnant low on Sunday. The National Hurricane Center reported that the post-tropical cyclone is located about 345 miles north-northwest of Progreso, Mexico, with maximum winds of 35 mph. It is moving east at 3 mph and is expected to weaken further. Rafael caused significant damage in Cuba, forcing evacuations and collapsing homes. Earlier, it impacted Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, leading to power outages and mudslides.


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