Cuba is reeling after a fierce Category 3 hurricane tore across the island and knocked out the country’s power grid.

The magnitude of the impact remained unclear through the early hours of the day, but forecasters warned that Hurricane Rafael could bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and flash floods to Cuba after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

Hurricane Rafael tore across Cuba, the second to hit the island nation in a few weeks.{ai:summary}<p>Cuba is facing significant challenges after Hurricane Rafael, a Category 3 storm, struck the island, causing widespread power outages. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with warnings of potential life-threatening conditions including storm surges and flash floods.</p><p>The hurricane previously affected the Cayman Islands and Jamaica, raising concerns about its impact on Cuba's infrastructure and safety. #society</p>

Cuba reeling after Category 3 hurricane knocks out power grid

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