Hurricane Beryl

2024 - 7 - 2

Hurricane Beryl: The Unpredictable Fury of Mother Nature

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Find out how Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc in the Caribbean islands and the potential threats it poses to the Gulf Coast. Stay informed and prepared! #HurricaneBeryl #NaturalDisaster

Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, unleashed its fierce power on the Windward Islands, leaving devastation in its wake. From roofs being blown off to thousands seeking shelter, the impacts were catastrophic. The Caribbean islands, including Grenada, Barbados, and Tobago, braced themselves as the 'extremely dangerous' hurricane made landfall, prompting warnings of life-threatening winds and storm surges.

As Hurricane Beryl churned through the region, concerns grew for the U.S. Gulf Coast, although forecasts indicated a lesser impact. Despite the reassurances, residents were urged to remain vigilant, recognizing the unpredictable nature of tropical storms. The National Hurricane Center's warnings echoed the potential dangers, reminding everyone to stay prepared and cautious.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Caribbean islands were left assessing the extensive damage, reminiscent of past devastating hurricanes like Ivan in 2004. The superstorm highlighted the growing climate-driven threats, emphasizing the need for resilience and preparedness in the face of such natural disasters.

Hurricane Beryl's rapid intensification into a Category 4 storm set records for the earliest occurrence of such a powerful hurricane in the Atlantic. Its trajectory, the farthest east ever recorded, showcased the unpredictability and strength of nature's fury. As the world faces the increasing challenges of climate change, the impacts of superstorms like Beryl serve as stark reminders of the urgent need for mitigative actions and global cooperation.

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Hurricane Beryl devastates Grenada: 'In half an hour, Carriacou was ... (CNN)

Hurricane Beryl strengthened again Monday morning into a Category 4 as it roars through the Windward Islands, endangering several island communities with ...

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'Potentially catastrophic' Hurricane Beryl makes landfall as Cat 4 ... (USA TODAY)

Forecasters expect the U.S. to avoid a major impact from Hurricane Beryl but warned Gulf Coast residents should not let their guard down.

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'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Grenada (The Guardian)

Roofs blown off by 150mph winds and thousands hunkered down as hurricane reaches Caribbean island of Carriacou.

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Hurricane Beryl makes landfall as "extremely dangerous" Category ... (CBS News)

The National Hurricane Center said "life-threatening winds and dangerous storm surge" were beginning in the Windward Islands as the eyewall of Beryl —a powerful ...

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Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall On Caribbean Island As Major ... (Forbes)

Hurricane warnings are in place for Barbados, Tobago, Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, while a hurricane watch is in effect for Jamaica, tropical ...

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Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Grenada as Category 4 storm with ... (NBC News)

Hurricane Beryl entered the southeastern Caribbean on Monday, bringing “life-threatening winds and dangerous storm surge” to the southern Windward Islands, ...

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Caribbean Prepares as 'Extremely Dangerous' Hurricane Beryl ... (TIME)

Beryl became the earliest Category 4 Atlantic hurricane on record before weakening slightly, and it marks the farthest east a hurricane has formed in the ...

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Caribbean islands assessing damage after Hurricane Beryl makes ... (The Washington Post)

Hurricane Ivan in 2004 had maximum sustained winds of 135 mph when it killed 41 people and caused massive damage across Grenada. Hurricane Beryl floods a street ...

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Hurricane Beryl: A Climate-Driven Superstorm Threatens The ... (Forbes)

Hurricane Beryl's danger lies in its combination of high wind speeds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for severe flooding and storm surges.

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Second storm follows Hurricane Beryl, concerns Gulf Coast (Lone Star Live)

All eyes are on Hurricane Beryl as it approaches Grenada, the Grenadines, St. Vincent and other Windward Islands. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned ...

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Hurricane Beryl: Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Flash ... (ReliefWeb)

Situation Report in English on Grenada and 1 other country about Agriculture, Coordination, Tropical Cyclone and more; published on 1 Jul 2024 by OCHA.

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Hurricane Beryl: Caribbean leader calls out rich countries for climate ... (The Guardian)

Ralph Gonsalves of St Vincent and the Grenadines calls Cop 'largely a talk shop' and beseeches west to honor commitments.

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Hurricane Beryl grows to Category 5 strength in the southeast ... (NPR)

Earlier Monday, the eye of Beryl "made landfall on Carriacou Island" as it brought 150 mph winds and a dangerous storm surge to islands on the eastern edge of ...

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Hurricane Beryl grows to Category 5 strength as it razes southeast ... (ABC News)

Beryl ripped off doors, windows and roofs in homes across the southeastern Caribbean on Monday after making landfall on the island of Carriacou in Grenada as ...

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Hurricane Beryl charges toward Jamaica as record-breaking ... (CNN)

Hurricane Beryl, now a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm, has set its sights on Jamaica's shoreline after leaving at least one person dead and ...

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Hurricane Beryl strengthens into 'potentially catastrophic' storm (Aljazeera.com)

Beryl, the earliest Category 4 storm ever reported, is moving towards Jamaica after hitting the island of Carriacou.

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Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5, ravages Caribbean (1 News)

Beryl made landfall on the island of Carriacou in Grenada as the earliest Category 4 storm in the Atlantic, then late Monday (local time) the National Hurricane ...

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'Monster' Hurricane Beryl upgraded to category five as it slams into ... (Sky News)

Widespread damage has been reported just hours after Hurricane Beryl first made landfall in the southeastern Caribbean. Roofs were ripped off buildings, ...

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Hurricane Beryl Strengthens To Category 5 And Moves Towards ... (Forbes)

The first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season wreaked havoc in the eastern Caribbean islands on Monday, before strengthening into a Category 5 storm.

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Hurricane Beryl: At least one dies as hurricane hits Caribbean (BBC News)

Thousands of people remain without power or are living in temporary shelters in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada and St Lucia. The hurricane was upgraded ...

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Satellites watch 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Beryl batter ... (Space.com)

A NOAA satellite circling Earth is tracking Hurricane Beryl as it unleashes its force on islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. (Credit: NOAA)

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