Late Monday, Beryl became the earliest storm to develop into a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic and peaked at winds of 165 mph Tuesday.
Beryl made landfall on the island of Carriacou in Grenada. It reached Category 5 strength late Monday and intensified further early Tuesday morning to 165 mph winds.
There’s a chance of thunderstorms every day this week. The timing will determine whether you’ll be enjoying burgers and hot dogs outside or be seeking shelter inside during your holiday cookouts.
Long lines formed at gas stations and grocery stores in Barbados and other islands as people rushed to prepare for a storm that rapidly intensified.
Hurricane warnings were in effect for Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Beryl’s center is expected to pass about 70 miles south of Barbados on Monday morning.
While there is no immediate threat to Florida, the Emergency Management Division of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is keeping its eye on the tropical activity. Check out our Hurricane Weather Center for information on how to prepare for a storm.
While there’s no immediate threat, the tropics are heating up. Check out our Hurricane Weather Center to prepare before there’s an emergency.
The National Weather Service says heat index values could make it feel like 105 degrees this week.
The National Weather Service says to expect high risk of rip currents and rough surf at the Northeast Florida beaches.
The destructive waterspout was well-documented on video and in photos by boaters and homeowners who witnessed it spin up on Sunday.