Hurricane Beryl Strengthening to Category 4

SOURCE apnews.com
Hurricane Beryl strengthens into an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm approaching the southeast Caribbean, prompting urgent shelter pleas from officials. The storm is expected to make landfall in the Windward Islands, bringing life-threatening winds and storm surge.

Key Points

  • Hurricane Beryl strengthens into a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph.
  • The storm is forecast to bring life-threatening winds and storm surge to the Windward Islands.
  • Beryl is a historic hurricane for forming in the tropical Atlantic in June, marking an unusual and serious threat.
  • Government officials urge people to take shelter and prepare for the impact of the storm.