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On learning that Hurricane Felix is now a Category 5 storm, Notes From the Margin writes: “Currently, things are not looking great for Honduras or Belize”, while Belize-y Livin' says: “Felix will be the 2nd Category 5 hurricane to hit Belize in 2 weeks! Yikes! We already have 2,000 homeless people from Dean, and they’re expecting much more damage this time.”
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It is 2:12 pm here in Washington State. How is Belize. My neighbors have both sets of parents there along with other family members we all care about?
Anything current?
Please advise
has hurricane felix hit belize?