Hurricane Rafael is rapidly intensifying as it closes in on Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico
Caption:	Rafael strengthens in the northwestern Caribbean Wednesday morning.

Hurricane Rafael is rapidly intensifying as it closes in on Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico
Caption: Rafael strengthens in the northwestern Caribbean Wednesday morning.

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Hurricane Rafael is rapidly intensifying as it closes in on Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Rafael, a Category 2 with 100 mph sustained winds, is rapidly intensifying in the Caribbean as it bears down on Cuba Wednesday.