Hurricane Rafael continues to gain strength as it heads toward Cuba, where landfall is expected Wednesday before the storm moves into the Gulf of Mexico.

We are continuing to monitor Rafael closely as it bears down on Cuba. The storm could be near major hurricane strength as it makes landfall there before heading into the Gulf. Here’s the latest.

For the North Atlantic… Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Active Systems: The National Hurricane Center is issuing ...

Rafael should stay hurricane strength while in the southern Gulf of Mexico, but as it moves north it will encounter strong shear, dry air and cooler waters.

Rafael remained a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday morning and continues to strengthen as it approaches western Cuba.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hurricane Rafael is now a Category 1 hurricane with 85 mph at the center, with higher gusts. Rapid ...

Hurricane Rafael continues to rapidly gain strength and remains on track to emerge in the Gulf of Mexico where millions of ...

Rapidly intensifying, Rafael will be a strong Category 2 storm as it crosses over Cuba and into the Gulf of Mexico where ...

Hurricane conditions are expected in Cuba Wednesday before Rafael emerges in the Gulf. Here at home, it turns breezy with showers on Wednesday and Thursday.

Hurricane RafaelRafael continues to strengthen and move northwest towards Cuba today where hurricane warnings are in effect.

The National Hurricane Center has said "environmental conditions are very favorable for continued intensification." ...

Hurricane Rafael is expected to be near major hurricane strength when it makes landfall in western Cuba, the National ...