Arab Weather - The US National Hurricane Center warned Monday night into Tuesday that Hurricane Beryl would intensify in strength as it advanced in the Caribbean Sea towards Jamaica, becoming a “potentially catastrophic” Category 5 hurricane. The center explained that the winds accompanying the hurricane could reach speeds of up to 260 km per hour. the hour.
According to Agence France-Presse, the center stated in its bulletin at 23:00 (03:00 GMT Tuesday) that Hurricane Beryl has now become a potentially catastrophic Category 5 hurricane and explained that “fluctuations in strength are possible, but it is expected.” Beryl will remain close to the strength of a major hurricane as it advances across the Caribbean toward Jamaica.”
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What a monster of a storm. Category 4 Hurricane Beryl as seen earlier today by the GOES-16 satellite: pic.twitter.com/0KQKfFT2y1
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) July 1, 2024
Beryl is the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever in an Atlantic hurricane season. The island of Carriacou in Grenada was hit directly by the hurricane's "extremely dangerous eye wall," with sustained winds exceeding 150 miles per hour.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States broadcast a video of a hurricane hunter plane flying into the heart of Hurricane Beryl to explore it. Nearby islands, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines, also experienced catastrophic winds and life-threatening storm surge, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Sky News broadcast a video showing the extent of the devastation and extensive damage caused by Hurricane Beryl, a few hours after it first made landfall in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Officials point out that this is the first time of the year that a storm of this strength has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
This is Unprecedented. Catastrophic #Beryl is now a Category 5 Hurricane. It's headed straight for Jamaica. Mind boggling Intensification of this Hurricane. Wind speed 165mph #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/iZ9faxi7n7
— Mumbai Nowcast (@s_r_khandelwal) July 2, 2024
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