Alexandria, LA (7/1/2024) – Major Hurricane Beryl has made history as the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record in the Atlantic basin, surpassing the previous record set by Hurricane Emily on July 16, 2005. With maximum sustained winds of 160 MPH, Beryl is a formidable force as it moves through the Caribbean.
Beryl is expected to maintain its status as a major hurricane over the next couple of days before beginning to weaken over the western Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula. However, there is significant uncertainty about the storm’s path once it emerges in the southern Gulf of Mexico.
The latest forecast has shifted Beryl’s track approximately 50 miles north of the previous advisory. Based on this updated trajectory, impacts on southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana are currently expected to be limited to minor coastal flooding. Nevertheless, if Beryl tracks further north than currently projected, the region could experience more significant effects. While this scenario is unlikely, it is not impossible.
Donald Jones of the National Weather Service advises caution regarding the various “spaghetti” plots circulating online. These plots often represent a single set of model solutions and can be prone to large errors. They are not official forecasts. Should these models show a consistent trend, the official forecast track will be updated accordingly.
Error, no group ID set! Check your syntax!Residents in the potential impact areas are encouraged to stay informed and monitor official updates as the situation develops.
For more detailed and up-to-date information, please refer to the National Weather Service and other reliable sources.
Source: NWS-LCH
