People in Cuba are bracing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa which is forecast to bring heavy rain to central parts of the island.
A hurricane warning has been issued for Cienfuegos and Matanzas provinces and residents have been told to beware of flash floods and mudslides.
More than 100,000 people have been evacuated.
At least three people have been killed as the storm passed over the Dominican Republic and St Lucia in past days.
