Major Hurricane Beryl Pummels Jamaica, Heads Toward Mexico
Category 3 Storm Threatens Yucatán Peninsula
WEB Beryl, a powerful Category 3 hurricane, wreaked havoc on Jamaica on Thursday evening, bringing torrential rains and destructive winds. The National Hurricane Center warned that the storm continues to pose a significant threat to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.
Tracking Beryl's Destruction
As of Thursday evening, Beryl was located approximately 130 miles south-southeast of Negril, Jamaica, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. The storm's vast tropical-storm-force winds extended 39 miles from its center.
Hurricane warnings were issued for parts of Jamaica, as well as the Cayman Islands, and the Yucatán Peninsula. Beryl is expected to make landfall along the Mexican coast late Friday or early Saturday, bringing with it the potential for life-threatening storm surge, heavy rainfall, and damaging winds.
Stay Informed and Take Precautions
Residents in affected areas are urged to stay informed and follow the latest forecast updates. Evacuations may be necessary in some areas. Prepare emergency supplies, secure loose objects, and make plans to stay safe during the storm.
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