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Hurricane Rafael churned over open water in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday, regaining some strength after crossing over western Cuba as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday.The storm's maximum sustained winds were 105mph on Thursday afternoon, making it a Category 2 storm. It was forecast to weaken somewhat beginning on Friday and through the weekend.Rafael was about 260 miles west-northwest of Havana, Cuba, moving slowly westward.
Due to its position and distance from any landmasses, there were no watches or warnings associated with the storm on Thursday afternoon.The National Hurricane Center said swells from Rafael could generate life-threatening surf and rip currents along the Gulf Coast while the storm is active.
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