Storm Karl hits Mexico, threatens Gulf oil installations (AFP)

This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-East satellite image shows Tropical Storm Karl as it comes ashore on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Karl, the 11th named storm of the season, dumped more rain on Mexico, which is already struggling with flooding in southeastern states during its worst rainy season on record.(AFP/NOAA)AFP - Tropical storm Karl soaked parts of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Wednesday and headed toward Gulf oil installations, as a rare duo of powerful hurricanes roiled waters in the Atlantic.