June 30, 2024 – Sunday Morning Update
Hurricane Beryl continues to rapidly strengthen this Sunday morning, now classified as a very dangerous Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds reaching 115 mph. The National Hurricane Center has issued dire warnings for the Windward Islands, predicting life-threatening winds and storm surge by early Monday.
Key Updates:
- Monitoring: Residents of the central and western Caribbean are urged to closely monitor the storm’s progress. Uncertainty remains high regarding the storm’s track and intensity in the coming days.
- Current Status: Beryl, currently a Category 3 hurricane, is expected to further intensify into an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it approaches the Windward Islands.
- Impacts: Destructive hurricane-force winds and a life-threatening storm surge are imminent. Hurricane warnings are in effect for much of the Windward Islands.
- Rainfall and Flooding: Heavy rainfall and localized flooding are anticipated across the Windward Islands tonight and continuing into Monday.
The potential for devastating impacts cannot be overstated. Authorities are urging residents to finalize their preparations and heed evacuation orders if given.
For continuous updates and detailed forecasts, visit hurricanes.gov.
Source: National Hurricane Center
