Hurricane Beryl Intensifies, Jamaica Braces for Impact

Summary:
Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 160 mph, is moving through the Caribbean and is expected to impact Jamaica by Wednesday. Already causing widespread destruction and two fatalities, Beryl is the earliest Atlantic hurricane of this magnitude on record. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged citizens to prepare urgently but not panic. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings of life-threatening conditions, including strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges. The storm has significantly damaged several Caribbean nations, including Grenada and Barbados, highlighting the increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes due to climate change.