Tropical Storm Rafael is gaining strength in the Caribbean Sea, with forecasters predicting it will reach hurricane status by the time it makes landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday. The storm, which formed Monday, is currently positioned approximately 105 miles...
Tropical Storm Rafael Intensifies, Approaches Hurricane Strength Ahead of Cuba Landfall
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