Florida Keys, Hurricane Rafael

Hurricane Rafael strengthens to major Category 3 storm, Florida Keys under tropical storm warning
Hurricane Rafael has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm as it impacts Cuba before moving into the Gulf of Mexico.
Rafael forecast to become Cat 3 strength before Cuban landfall; tropical storm warning remains for Florida Keys
The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Rafael will grow into a major Category 3 storm Wednesday before it strikes Cuba and moves into the Gulf of Mexico, while the Florida Keys remain under a tropical storm warning.
Rafael: Hurricane Center Issues Florida Keys Storm Surge Warning
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 with wind speeds of 100 mph,
Hurricane Rafael expected to hit Cuba as Category 2. See what Florida can expect
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 makes landfall in Cuba as Cat 3 storm with 115-mph winds. Florida impacts?
Even without a landfall in Florida, the state is still expected to feel some impacts from Rafael, starting as early as today.
Tropical storm warning issued for Florida Keys as Rafael becomes hurricane
MIAMI - The lower and middle Florida Keys are under a tropical storm warning as Hurricane Rafael is forecast to grow steadily on a path for Cuba, where it's expected to arrive on Wednesday. A tropical storm warning is also issued for portions of Cuba. A hurricane warning is in effect for parts of Cuba.
Hurricane Rafael could impact Florida Keys as it heads toward hard-hit Cuba
Hurricane Rafael was chugging past western Jamaica on Tuesday and was expected to make landfall in Cuba and potentially impact the Florida Keys.
Growing Tropical Storm Rafael forecast to become hurricane, warnings issued for Florida Keys
The National Hurricane Center forecasts Tropical Storm Rafael to grow into the season’s 11th hurricane Tuesday as it moves toward Cuba with winds and storm surge expected to affect the Florida Keys this week.
Hurricane Rafael forms in Caribbean, warning posted for parts of Florida
Tropical Storm Rafael is strengthening over the Caribbean Sea ahead of its arrival in the Gulf of Mexico this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Florida Keys schools closed Wednesday as Tropical Storm Rafael churns through the Gulf
Florida Keys public schools will be closed Wednesday ahead of Tropical Storm Rafael passing through the island chain, Monroe County officials say.
Rafael expected to become 5th major hurricane of Atlantic season
Rafael is expected to continue to intensify into major hurricane strength Wednesday after becoming a hurricane the prior night. It began as a Category 1 before strengthening into a Category 2 hurricane Wednesday morning.
Cat 3 Hurricane Rafael heads toward Cuba. Winds could swipe the Florida Keys
The latest forecast called for Rafael to weaken down to a tropical storm in the middle of the Gulf. The Florida Keys ...
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Hurricane Rafael tracker: See map, forecast and status
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Hurricane Rafael knocks out power to Cuba; forecasters puzzled by path
The hurricane center cautioned there is "larger-than-normal uncertainty regarding Rafael's intensity later in the forecast period." ...