Hurricane Beryl hitting the southeast Caribbean and Jamaica

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Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in the southeast Caribbean, causing at least four deaths. It is expected to hit Jamaica with life-threatening winds and storm surge. Jamaican officials are warning residents to be prepared for evacuation.

Key Points

  • Hurricane Beryl is a Category 5 storm with winds reaching 165 mph
  • Expected to hit Jamaica with life-threatening winds and storm surge
  • Jamaican officials urging residents to be prepared for evacuation
  • NOAA defines a hurricane as a type of storm forming over tropical waters

Pros

  • Advance warning from meteorologists and National Hurricane Center
  • Precautionary measures advised by Jamaican officials

Cons

  • Loss of lives reported in the affected areas
  • Destruction of buildings and infrastructure