Fishermen have their boats relocated prior to the arrival of Tropical Storm Rafael in Havana, Cuba, November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini
HAVANA (Reuters) - Hurricane Rafael was gaining strength as it churned north towards western Cuba early on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said, warning it could approach major hurricane status before slamming into the Caribbean island later in the day.
The hurricane was located about 195 miles (310 km) southeast of Cuba's capital Havana at daybreak Wednesday, packing maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 kph) with higher gusts, the Miami-based forecaster said.
