Hurricane Rafael, which has strengthened to Category 3, left Cuba reeling after knocking out the power grid and causing widespread damage. As the storm made landfall, forecasters were puzzled by its path, impacting not just Cuba but also potentially affecting the Florida Keys and the Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor Rafael as it moves westward, with storm alerts issued for various regions. The hurricane season remains active, with Rafael being the 11th hurricane of the season, and it poses a continuing threat as it approaches the United States.