Steady to rapid intensification is forecast over the next 24 to 36 hours, Rafael became a Category 1 hurricane in the northwestern Caribbean.

Hurricane Rafael strengthens to Category 2, threatening Cuba with floods and mudslides. Jamaica and Cayman Islands already experiencing impacts.

Hurricane Rafael will make landfall in Cuba today near major hurricane strength. At 7 AM, the eye of Hurricane Rafael was ...

The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Rafael formed Tuesday evening on its way toward Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico while tropical storm warnings were issued for the Florida Keys.

"It was a juggling act — using my kerosine lantern in the bathroom, using as little water as possible, and managing my ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Rafael strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Wednesday just hours before it was forecast ...

Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to become a hurricane by the end of Wednesday. Rafael is expected to strengthen into a ...

A disturbance in the Caribbean may become Tropical Storm Rafael, impacting Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Cuba with strong ...

"Rafael will bring areas of heavy rain across portions of the Western Caribbean through early Thursday, including the islands of Jamaica and the Caymans along with western Cuba. Flash flooding and ...

Tropical Storm Rafael formed Monday afternoon in the Caribbean Sea, where it is expected to cross Jamaica, the Grand Cayman ...