Tropical Storm Rafael formed Monday afternoon in the Caribbean, and is forecast to briefly become a Category 2 hurricane later this week over Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Rafael on Monday as it continues to organize near Jamaica, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Rafael officially formed Monday. Sustained winds are reaching 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. This developing storm is expected to impact the Cayman Islands as a tropical storm before impacting Cuba as a hurricane Wednesday afternoon.