Hurricane Beryl Pummels Jamaica, Targets Cayman Islands and Mexico

Category 4 Storm Brings Destruction and Threats to Region

Kingston, Jamaica - Wednesday, July 3, 2024

WEB Hurricane Beryl, a formidable Category 4 storm, continues to wreak havoc on southern Jamaica, bringing hurricane-force winds, torrential rain, and a perilous storm surge of 6 feet. As the storm's eye approaches the coast, Jamaica is facing imminent hurricane conditions, as per the National Hurricane Center.

Beryl's destructive path has already left its mark, with at least one fatality reported in Jamaica. The storm has now turned its attention to the Cayman Islands and Mexico, where officials are urging residents to prepare for its imminent arrival.

In a recent update from the National Hurricane Center, Beryl has strengthened to a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm, posing a grave threat to Jamaica. The storm is expected to remain a major hurricane as it moves towards Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.