Steady to rapid intensification is forecast over the next 24 to 36 hours, Rafael became a Category 1 hurricane in the northwestern Caribbean.

Rain, tropical-storm-force winds and even the potential for some tornadoes are possible for some portions of Florida with ...

Hurricane Rafael strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Wednesday just hours before it was forecast to make landfall on Wednesday in western Cuba.

Rafael is moving to the northwest and is expected to make landfall ... amounts of 4–7 inches are in the forecast for portions ...

Even without a landfall in Florida, the state is still expected to feel some impacts from Rafael, starting as early as today.

Tropical Storm Rafael gaining strength Tuesday morning after forming in the Caribbean Sea, with forecasters saying it will strengthen into a hurricane with predictions the storm is headed for the U.S.

AccuWeather currently suggests that Rafael is most likely to make landfall along the central Louisiana coast. However, the ...

The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Rafael formed Tuesday evening on its way toward Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico while tropical storm warnings were issued for the Florida Keys.

Hurricane Rafael will pass over Cuba today and reach the southeastern Gulf of Mexico tonight. There is some chance that it will simply dissipate over the Gulf due to the hostile atmospheric conditions ...

Forecasters said Rafael could be near Category 3 strength later today, with winds close to 111 mph. Warm waters and low wind ...