WPBF 25 First Warning meteorologists are tracking Tropical Storm Rafael, which is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane before landfall in Cuba.
The storm is expected to continue strengthening is it moves to the northwest and will likely become a hurricane by early Wednesday.
The National Hurricane Center said it expected "steady to rapid intensification" over the next 24 to 36 hours.
The 18th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season was gaining strength Tuesday morning after forming in the Caribbean.
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Tropical Storm Rafael formed Monday in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands<a ...