Tropical Storm Rafael formed and is predicted to strengthen into a hurricane, impacting Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before approaching Cuba and parts of Florida and the U.S. Southeast.
The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, is forecast to approach Cuba as a hurricane, peaking potentially as a Category 1 before impacting the region.
The Cayman Islands government is providing sandbags and has announced school closures, urging residents to take immediate precautions against Tropical Storm Rafael.
Michael Lowry noted conditions may favor strengthening of the storm, emphasizing the importance of monitoring its organization and potential for becoming a stronger hurricane.
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