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Hurricane Barrel is a major storm impacting the Caribbean, with projections showing it could hit the Yucatan Peninsula and potentially affect Texas. Meteorologist Scotty Withers provides an analysis, noting the hurricane's strength and potential damage. Jamaica is experiencing heavy rains and storm surges, while residents in Yucatan and oil platforms in the Gulf are preparing. The hurricane is expected to weaken slightly but still pose a threat as it moves towards the US-Mexico border. Evacuations are underway in Brownsville, and computer models show varying paths, with most predicting landfall near the border.

What is the initial category of Hurricane Barrel as it makes landfall in the Caribbean?

• Category 4

• Category 3

• Category 2

• Category 1

What preparations are being made in Cancun in anticipation of Hurricane Barrel?

• Cancelling flights

• Boarding up windows and buying groceries

• Evacuating residents

• Closing schools

What is the expected category of Hurricane Barrel when it hits the Yucatan Peninsula?

• Category 3

• Category 2

• Tropical Storm

• Category 1

Which area is expected to experience the strongest winds from Hurricane Barrel?

• North of the US-Mexico border

• The Gulf of Mexico

• Central Mexico

• South of the US-Mexico border

What factor is influencing the movement of Hurricane Barrel towards the US-Mexico border?

• Rising sea temperatures

• A high-pressure system shifting east

• Decreasing wind speeds

• A low-pressure system