Category 1 Hurricane Oscar hits Cuban land

Hurricane Oscar made landfall on the northern coast of east Cuba with maximum sustained winds near 80 mph. The compact but powerful Category 1 storm is expected to move across eastern Cuba and the central Bahamas. Cuba has been preparing with storm warnings and watches in place, as the country’s electrical grid has already collapsed twice in 24 hours. Eastern Cuba is expected to experience hurricane conditions and heavy rainfall, with up to 15 inches of rainfall in some places. The southeastern Bahamas and Turks and Caicos are also expected to receive significant rainfall. Storm surge, large waves, and destructive winds are expected along Cuba’s north shore. Oscar is forecasted to weaken after landfall, but it could still be a tropical storm as it moves across the central Bahamas on Tuesday. Cuba and neighboring regions are advised to take precautions and stay updated on the storm’s progress.

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