Hurricane Beryl Becomes Category 4 Storm

Summary:
Hurricane Beryl has rapidly intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, posing significant threats to the southeast Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns of potentially catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surge, and damaging waves, especially in parts of the Windward Islands, including Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines. Beryl, the earliest Category 4 hurricane on record for the Atlantic, is expected to bring heavy rain, destructive winds, and localized flooding. Hurricane watches and warnings are in effect for several islands, and experts are alarmed by the storm’s unprecedented early-season strength and rapid development. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be one of the busiest on record.