Impact and Response
Tropical Storm Oscar, after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in eastern , brought heavy rains, winds, and moderate flooding to the region, exacerbating the island's recent power outage woes.
Cuban authorities established 20 evacuation centers in response to the storm's impact, with forecasts predicting significant rainfall and potential mudslides across eastern Cuba.
Forecast and Historical Context
Oscar, described as the smallest hurricane on record, unexpectedly strengthened before landfall, challenging forecasting models and highlighting the unpredictability of such weather events.
The storm is expected to weaken further as it moves northeast, with projections indicating it will approach the central Bahamas, continuing to pose a threat to the region.