Hurricane Rafael made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in Cuba, emerging as Category 2 while heading across the Gulf of Mexico, posing risks to the U.S. coastline.
As of Thursday morning, forecasters observed Rafael still maintaining Category 2 strength, with expectations that it will gradually weaken but may avoid significant dissipation due to favorable conditions.
Heavy rainfall is predicted to affect western Cuba, with an additional two to four inches possible, bringing storm totals up to a foot across the region.
While uncertainty remains about where Rafael will ultimately head, forecasts suggest a more southern path towards Mexico could develop over the weekend.
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