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.

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

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 ...

Residents in the Florida Keys have been warned that powerful storm surges could be headed their way as Hurricane Rafael barrels across the Gulf of Mexico. Rafael, which is currently a Category 2 ...

Hurricane Rafael continues to intensify and is expected to be near major hurricane strength when the late-season tropical system makes landfall in Cuba on Wednesday.