Rafael strengthened into a category one hurricane Tuesday evening, and as of Wednesday afternoon, has now strengthened into ... and will maintain category 2 hurricane status as it crosses over ...

Associated Press Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 1:30 p.m. | Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 1:30 p.m. HAVANA — Hurricane Rafael made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 hurricane ...

No fatalities were immediately reported in Cuba, and Hurricane Rafael had weakened to a Category 2 storm as it swirled across the gulf toward Mexico where heavy rains were expected in the coming days.