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Latest news on Hurricane Beryl, with comprehensive coverage of the aftermath of this powerful Category 5 Atlantic storm across the Caribbean and beyond.
Hurricane Beryl, the second named storm and first major hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean. Forming on 28 June, Beryl rapidly intensified to become the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record in the Atlantic basin, with maximum sustained winds reaching 165 mph (270 km/h).
Hurricane Beryl made landfall on 1 July in Carriacou, Grenada as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds, devastating the island. Hurricane warnings came into effect for Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and parts of Cuba, with tropical storm warnings extended to Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
The human toll of Beryl has been severe, with thousands displaced across the southeastern Caribbean. In Union Island, part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, an estimated 90% of buildings were destroyed. Katrina Coy, director of the Union Island Environmental Alliance, described the situation as dire, with residents in urgent need of emergency supplies, food, and evacuation assistance. The storm also caused extensive damage in Grenada, Barbados, and parts of Venezuela.
Beryl's rapid intensification and record-breaking strength have raised concerns about the impact of climate change on hurricane formation and intensity. The storm developed unusually far east for June, fuelled by above-average sea surface temperatures across the tropical Atlantic. Its formation as the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record surpassed the previous mark set by Hurricane Emily in 2005 by over two weeks.
Our Íæż½ã½ã feed provides updates from reliable sources following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, including the National Hurricane Center, local meteorological offices, and on-the-ground reports. Stay informed about relief efforts for communities affected by this historic and devastating hurricane.