Hurricane Rafael is the 17th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, highlighting the NOAA's prediction of an above-average storm season with potential for significant disruptions.
Rafael began as a disturbance in the Caribbean Sea, causing widespread heavy rains and subsequent flooding in several Central American countries before evolving into a devastating hurricane.
After rapidly intensifying into a category 3 hurricane, Rafael made significant landfall in Cuba, causing considerable damage, multiple evacuations, and a nationwide power outage.
The intense and damaging storm activity observed with Rafael echoes NOAA's earlier warnings regarding an above-average hurricane season, as the storm season has already exceeded typical predictions.
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