Rafael strengthens into Category 2 hurricane as Cuba braces for damaging winds, life-threatening storm surge

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.

Rafael strengthens into Category 2 hurricane as Cuba braces for damaging winds, life-threatening storm surge
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.