Hurricane Oscar, a compact but powerful storm, is maintaining its strength as it approaches its second landfall along the northeastern coast of Cuba. Despite its small size, Oscar continues to defy expectations, with recent reconnaissance flights confirming its hurricane status. Current Status and Forecast Track Oscar is currently moving west-southwestward at 7 knots and is expected to make landfall in Cuba this afternoon. The storm is then forecast to slow down and turn northward, eventually re-emerging over the southwestern Atlantic in about 36 hours. From there, it will likely be steered no…