Hurricane Beryl, a Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds, hit Jamaica causing power outages and at least one death before moving towards the Cayman Islands and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The storm is expected to bring strong winds, storm surge, and heavy rain to the affected areas. Beryl is projected to weaken but still poses a threat as it moves towards the Yucatan Peninsula. Coastal areas are warned of dangerous storm surge flooding, strong rip currents, and flash flooding. The death toll from the storm has risen to at least 10, with predictions of it increasing as communication is restored across affected islands. Significant damage has been reported in the Grenadine Islands, with over 90% of homes and buildings destroyed or severely damaged. Forecasters warn of strong rip currents along the Gulf Coast and advise residents in South Texas to prepare for potential impacts from Beryl over the weekend. The storm’s path remains uncertain, with the possibility of it making landfall in Texas. Emergency response efforts are being coordinated, while residents in at-risk areas are urged to monitor the storm’s progress and stay prepared.
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