Rafael had maximum sustained winds of 105 mph Wednesday as it made landfall in the western Cuban province of Artemisa. It could eventually approach the U.S. Gulf Coast.
The severe weather is expected to continue into Monday, bringing severe thunderstorms and possibly more tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.
The massive number of dead — which reached 158 on Friday — has raised questions about how this could happen in a European Union country that excels in public safety.