Tropical Storm Rafael moves past Jamaica as Cuba braces for potential hurricane impact
Tropical Storm Rafael is moving past western Jamaica and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Cuba. It currently has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and is moving northwest at 13 mph. A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and several provinces in Cuba. Jamaica has issued a tropical storm warning, and officials are urging residents to prepare as the storm brings heavy rain and strong winds. In Cuba, about 37,000 people are under evacuation orders due to the storm. The island is still recovering from Hurricane Oscar, which struck two weeks ago. Forecasters predict Rafael will cause flooding and mudslides across the region.