 Hurricane barrel swiping Jamaica, bringing strong winds and steady rain to the island. They are just now getting a look at the damage. While along the Texas Gulf Coast... You're going to be boarding your windows, bringing in your plants, you know, taking care of your animals. This is just another thing to prepare for a hurricane. Corpus Christi Public Works Assistant Director Gabriel Hinojosa. The hurricane expected to slam into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, then continue on toward the Texas Gulf Coast.