A rare November Hurricane is barreling toward the US and could hit as early as this weekend.
Storm Rafael was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane today and could make landfall anywhere from the Texas coast to the Florida PanhandleThe storm expected to hit western Cuba and the Isle of Youth within the next 12 hours….The latest reports indicate that Rafael is expected to hit western Cuba and the Isle of Youth within the next 12 hours, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and dangerous storm surges to the region.

Cuba is already bracing for widespread flooding and possible evacuations, as local authorities urge residents to secure their homes and prepare for the worst.

Meanwhile, officials along the Gulf Coast in the United States are monitoring the storm closely. Emergency services in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida are on high alert, preparing sandbags, boarding up windows, and preparing evacuation plans for coastal communities.

While it’s still unclear exactly where Rafael will make landfall, residents are being advised to stock up on supplies and remain vigilant as the weekend approaches.