Rafael weakens to tropical storm after damaging Cuba and moving through Gulf of Mexico

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Hurricane Rafael has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico after causing significant damage in Cuba. The storm knocked out the power grid and damaged hundreds of homes. As of Friday night, Rafael was located 240 miles north of Progreso, Mexico, with maximum winds of 70 mph. It is expected to weaken further and move westward toward Mexico, bringing dangerous surf and rip currents. In Cuba, the storm forced the evacuation of 283,000 people and left many without power. The government has restored electricity to about 143,000 homes in Havana, but many residents remain affected.


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