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