Hurricane Oscar made landfall in the Cuban province of Guantanamo, near Baracoa, on Monday, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 80 mph (130 kph), according to the US National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm had previously struck the southeastern Bahamas, specifically Great Inagua island, earlier on Sunday.
Forecasters predict that eastern Cuba will experience heavy rainfall, with accumulations ranging from five to 10 inches through Tuesday, and some isolated areas potentially receiving up to 15 inches.The southeastern Bahamas, including Great Inagua island, are expected to face a dangerous storm surge, which could result in significant coastal flooding. These areas are also anticipated to receive two to four inches of rainfall, with isolated locations seeing up to six inches.
The storm’s center was situated about 5 miles (10 kilometers) east-southeast of Baracoa, or approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers) east-northeast of Guantanamo, moving west-southwest at a speed of 7 mph (11 kph).
