Hurricane RafaelRafael continues to strengthen and move northwest towards Cuba today where hurricane warnings are in effect. The storm is forecast to make landf

Hurricane Rafael swirled past the Cayman Islands and was expected to rapidly intensify until making landfall on Wednesday in western Cuba, where it's forecast to hit as a Category 2 hurricane. Read more: How rare are November hurricanes in the Gulf? Rafael will be one of few in history.

Hurricane Rafael is now a Category 1 hurricane with 90 mph at the center, with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is forecast, and Rafael is forecast to become a Category 2 hurricane or stronger before it makes landfall in Cuba later today.