(CNN) Grace is now a hurricane and is barreling toward Mexico, threatening to bring with it hurricane-force winds, life-threatening rip tides, storm surge and up to a foot of rain. It's expected to reach the Yucatan Peninsula late Wednesday or early Thursday, the NHC said. As of late Wednesday morning, Grace was 65 miles west of Grand Cayman. A hurricane warning is in effect for the Yucatan Peninsula from Cancun to Punta Herrero, including Cozumel. Such a warning means hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, whereas a watch indicates hurricane conditions are possible in that area.

Source: CNN August 18, 2021 07:10 UTC