Tropical Storm Rafael approaches Cuba after passing Jamaica, hurricane warning issued

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Tropical Storm Rafael is moving past Jamaica and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Cuba. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and was located 65 miles southwest of Montego Bay on Tuesday morning. A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and several provinces in Cuba. Schools and government offices in the Cayman Islands have closed, and residents are urged to prepare. Jamaica has also taken precautions as the storm's outer winds affected the island. In Cuba, about 37,000 people are under evacuation orders due to bad weather. Heavy rains are expected across the western Caribbean, with potential flooding and mudslides. Rafael is the 17th named storm of the 2024 hurricane season.


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