5 Things You Need to Know About Hurricane Beryl
1. Hurricane Beryl is a Category 5 hurricane, the earliest on record
Hurricane Beryl is the first Category 5 hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. It is also the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record, forming on July 1, 2024.
2. Hurricane Beryl is tracking across the Caribbean Sea
Hurricane Beryl is currently tracking across the Caribbean Sea. It is expected to pass just south of the Cayman Islands on Friday, July 5, 2024.
3. Hurricane Beryl is a dangerous storm
Hurricane Beryl is a dangerous storm with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. It is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and storm surge to the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.
4. Hurricane Beryl is expected to weaken as it moves across the Caribbean Sea
Hurricane Beryl is expected to weaken as it moves across the Caribbean Sea. It is expected to be a Category 3 hurricane by the time it reaches Jamaica.
5. Residents in the path of Hurricane Beryl should prepare now
Residents in the path of Hurricane Beryl should prepare now by gathering supplies, securing their homes, and making an evacuation plan.
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