SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hurricane Rafael is now a Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph at the center, with higher gusts. According to the latest NHC update, the storm is nearing landfall in Western Cuba.

Hurricane Rafael made landfall in Cuba as a powerful Category 3 hurricane shortly after powerful winds knocked out the ...

Rafael has made landfall in western Cuba as a category 3 hurricane. After moving across Cuba, Rafael will then head into the ...

Rafael dropped from a Category 3 hurricane to a Category 2 this afternoon as it continued moving northwest over Cuba.

Rafael made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday afternoon in western Cuba before weakening, the National Hurricane ...

The hurricane is in rarified air for storms in November, but will be in much different shape as it approaches the US.

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as powerful Category 3 storm after knocking out power on island. HAVANA — Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as powerful Category 3 storm after knocking ...

Rafael has made landfall in the Cuban province of Artemisa just east of Playa Majana at 4:15 PM. Maximum sustained winds at ...

Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday night and will make landfall in Western Cuba late Wednesday as a ...

Rafael continues to build in strength as it heads towards Cuba today, then heading into the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday.