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

Rain, tropical-storm-force winds and even the potential for some tornadoes are possible for some portions of Florida with ...

Hurricane Rafael strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Wednesday just hours before it was forecast to make landfall on Wednesday in western Cuba.

The storm is expected to continue strengthening is it moves to the northwest and will likely become a hurricane by early ...

Even without a landfall in Florida, the state is still expected to feel some impacts from Rafael, starting as early as today.

Tropical Storm Rafael gaining strength Tuesday morning after forming in the Caribbean Sea, with forecasters saying it will strengthen into a hurricane with predictions the storm is headed for the U.S.

Hurricane Rafael is continuing to strengthen as it approaches landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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.

Hurricane Rafael formed in the northwestern Caribbean near the Cayman Islands on its way to making landfall in Cuba.

The National Hurricane Center forecasts Tropical Storm Rafael to grow into the season’s 11th hurricane Tuesday as it moves ...