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Tropical Storm Rafael is approaching the Gulf

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Tropical Storm Rafael is approaching the Gulf

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Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before hitting Cuba on Wednesday.

Afterwards, Rafael will move to the Gulf of Mexico. While current forecasts suggest the storm is heading toward the northern Gulf Coast, Florida could still feel some impacts even without landfall.

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A tropical storm warning has been issued for the lower and central Florida Keys from Key West to west of the Channel 5 Bridge, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical storms could reach the lower and central Florida Keys on Wednesday. Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches could reach these areas during the middle to later part of the week.

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