Hurricane Beryl Devastation in Southeastern Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl strengthened to Category 5 status and caused devastation across the southeastern Caribbean, with one reported death in Grenada. The storm is expected to continue moving towards Mexico and Jamaica, with significant weakening forecasted after reaching major hurricane intensity.

Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl, the strongest hurricane ever recorded, is heading towards the Caribbean with life-threatening winds and heavy rainfall. Jamaica is under a hurricane warning and preparing for significant impact and damage. Two deaths have been reported so far due to the storm.

Hurricane Beryl's Impact on the Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl caused extreme damage in the Windward Islands, with one confirmed death in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The storm made history as the earliest Atlantic Basin Category 4 storm on record, impacting Grenada and Carriacou severely. Beryl is expected to pass near Jamaica, bringing storm surge to Hispaniola and poses a significant flash flood and landslide threat to the affected areas. Barbados, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines suffered extensive damage, with loss of homes, businesses, and fishing boats reported.

Hurricane Beryl Breaking Records in the Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl broke the record as the first Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean in June, bringing heavy rain and dangerous winds to the Caribbean. No deaths have been reported so far. Climate change is contributing to the rapid intensification of hurricanes like Beryl.

Hurricane Beryl Impact on the Caribbean Islands

Hurricane Beryl, a dangerous Category 4 storm, is racing across the Windward Islands with great risk to lives and destruction expected from winds and storm surge. The storm poses a serious threat to the Caribbean islands and is expected to maintain its high intensity as it moves westward.

Hurricane Beryl Strengthens into Category 4 Heading Towards Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl strengthened into a Category 4 storm earlier than expected, with sustained winds of 130 mph. It is heading towards the Caribbean, expected to hit the Windward Islands. Other areas are under hurricane and tropical storm alerts. Life-threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall are expected. Another tropical system is also being monitored in the Atlantic.

Hurricane Beryl Strengthens

Hurricane Beryl is expected to strengthen as it heads toward the southeast Caribbean and then onwards into the Gulf, with NBC News meteorologist Michelle Grossman noting its early strength in the hurricane season.

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Russian Military Exercises in the Caribbean

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Virginia couple feared dead after yacht hijacked by escaped prisoners in the Caribbean

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