- Texas braces for Hurricane Beryl which has strengthened again
- Strong winds, storm surges and heavy rain expected when Beryl makes landfall
- Winds of up to 110 mph and 10-inch rainfall
- Hurricane Beryl killed at least 10 people in the Caribbean, it was then downgraded to a tropical storm as it hit Mexico
- Over a million Texans are under a hurricane warning – told to seek shelter and prepare for hazardous conditions, including flash flooding and power outages
Texas braces for Hurricane Beryl
Texas is preparing for Hurricane Beryl, which has strengthened again and is expected to bring destructive winds, storm surges, and heavy rain when it makes landfall early Monday. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings for winds up to 110 mph and rainfall up to 10 inches, prompting the closure of major ports and widespread power outage alerts.
Beryl, which previously caused at least 10 deaths in the Caribbean and was downgraded to a tropical storm in Mexico, is set to hit between Galveston and Corpus Christi. Over a million Texans are under a hurricane warning, and authorities have urged residents to seek safe shelter and be prepared for hazardous conditions, including flash flooding and power outages reaching as far inland as Houston.
Acting Governor Dan Patrick has emphasised the severity of the storm, and mandatory evacuations have been ordered for certain areas, including Refugio County and Nueces County. More than 2,000 emergency responders, including the Texas National Guard, are ready to assist after the storm.
This storm marks an unusual event for Texas in July and follows Beryl’s record as the earliest Category Five hurricane. The storm has already caused significant damage across the Caribbean and Mexico, with power outages and homes destroyed. Experts link Beryl’s power to exceptionally high sea surface temperatures and warn of potentially more severe storms this season.
Port Lavaca braces for Beryl | Texas Gulf Coast cities have all hands on deck to prepare. This includes Port Lavaca, one of the areas set to take a major hit from the storm. City officials and residents make last-minute preparations.
— News 4 San Antonio (@News4SA) July 7, 2024
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