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Hurricane Beryl passed over the Cayman Islands, while it killed at least 10 people across the Windward Islands on Sunday and Monday and Jamaica on Wednesday.
Fortunately, the center of the hurricane was located about 135 mi (217 km) away from Grand Cayman, the largest of the three islands. The storm dumped 4-6 in (10-15 cm) of rain on the archipelago and sustained winds to a maximum of 110 mph (177 kph), but it doesn't appear to have caused much damage or any casualties. This is likely also due to the storm having been weakened to a Category 2.
Hurricane Beryl will next make landfall on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, specifically near the popular tourist destinations of Tulum, Cozumel, and Cancún. Earlier on Thursday, Cancún International Airport was flocked by tourists wanting to catch the last flights out before the storm hit. However, around 100 flights have been canceled, so many people will not be able to get out of the area.
This is a developing story, so make sure to check back in future articles to view the latest updates on damage and deaths.
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