Tropical storm Rafael yielded heavy rain and wind to the Virgin Islands and it is approaching more islands in the Caribbean. The storm is strengthening and could become a hurricane by late Monday. A tropical storm warning is in effect for many of the islands in the Caribbean, and these places are expected to get heavy rain and winds exceeding 39 mph. This rain could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides. In addition, the storm could affect the rescue efforts towards a small plane crash near the Virgin Islands. This crash has left three people unaccounted for, and Rafael worsens conditions for the search.
This article is important because it informs you about a potentially dangerous tropical storm. This storm could affect/endanger the lives of many people. Therefore, it is important to be aware of it in advance and be prepared for what may happen. However, this article was written a few days ago, so the information could be a bit outdated or inaccurate by now.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/13/world/americas/tropical-storm-rafael/index.html
Tropical storms are so scary! I hope that the tropical storm doesn't hurt anyone and that it doesn't cause any major damages.
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