An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.

Highs in the 80s stick around

Highs in the 80s stick around

Highs in the 80s stick around

Cuba has been left reeling after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across western portions of the island, knocking out the country’s power grid, downing trees and damaging infrastructure.

There are a few reasons why we aren't too concerned about Rafael.

You can put that umbrella away today - SE Texas is getting a break from rain chances. Expect sunshine and highs reaching the low to mid-80s. You’ll also notice an increase in humidity by the afternoon.

CenterPoint Energy has announced that it is monitoring the potential impacts of Hurricane Rafael across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Hurricane Rafael has pushed into the Gulf of Mexico after plowing across western Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane with winds so powerful it knocked out the entire country’s power grid.

How rare is it for a strong storm to move into the Gulf this time of year?