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

AccuWeather's Bernie Rayno and Jon Porter monitor Hurricane Rafael as it closes in on Cuba as a major hurricane. The storm is expected to continue across the Gulf of Mexico toward Louisiana next week.

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

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

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 has strengthened into a category two storm just hours before it was forecast to make landfall in western Cuba.

The storm reached category two intensity on Wednesday morning and could be very close to category three strength at some ...

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.