Landfall Very Near Merida:

I don't have any direct information, but Izzy suddenly dove left and straight into Yucatan. His eye passed over the coastal village of Telchac Puerto and is within a few miles of Merida at this moment.

I imagine your friend is hunkering down right now in near-eyewall speed winds. The storm's strong side is abeam Merida right now...

He's going to have some stories to tell I'm sure...