Hurricane Beryl Approaches Yucatan Peninsula as Category 3 Storm

Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 3 storm, is advancing towards Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula after causing significant destruction in the Caribbean. Earlier, Beryl lashed Jamaica as a Category 4 hurricane, resulting in at least seven fatalities and widespread power outages in Kingston. The Cayman Islands experienced strong winds and storm surges as the hurricane moved away. Forecasts suggest Beryl will weaken but still hit Mexico as a hurricane on Friday, prompting warnings and evacuation preparations along the coast.
Beryl has left a trail of devastation across several Caribbean islands. Jamaica declared a state of emergency, with extensive damage reported from fallen trees, utility poles, and disrupted electricity. Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines suffered severe impacts, including flattened homes and downed power lines, with multiple fatalities reported. The storm’s rapid intensification to a Category 5 hurricane, the earliest on record in the Atlantic, underscores its historic and dangerous nature.
As Mexico braces for Beryl’s landfall, efforts include setting up shelters and evacuating vulnerable communities. The storm may regain strength upon re-entering the Gulf of Mexico, potentially impacting southern Texas. Authorities urge residents to stay alert and monitor the hurricane’s progress.