"Beryl" makes landfall as a level 4 hurricane in the Caribbean

Historic storm - "Beryl" makes landfall as a level 4 hurricane in the Caribbean

As Hurricane Beryl, a dangerous Category 4 storm with winds reaching up to 220 kilometers per hour, reached the island of Carriacou in the southeastern Caribbean, according to experts, this is the earliest ever documented Atlantic hurricane of Category 4 - the previous earliest was Hurricane Dennis on July 8, 2005.

According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), Hurricane Beryl was moving with sustained winds of up to 220 kilometers per hour at 17.00 local time (19.00 MESZ).

Besides Grenada, to which Carriacou belongs, several other island states are experiencing strong winds and rain. A hurricane warning is in effect for Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Tobago. The NHC warns of extremely dangerous conditions with life-threatening winds and storm surges.

Course toward Mexico

According to the latest forecasts, Hurricane Beryl, after leaving the Lesser Antilles behind, is expected to continue moving westward across the Caribbean Sea. Mexican forecasts indicate that it may approach the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula with popular tourist destinations Cancun and Playa del Carmen by Thursday.

A hurricane is defined as having wind speeds of 119 kilometers per hour or higher, with Category 5 being the highest, starting at 251 kilometers per hour. The Atlantic hurricane season, which lasts from June to November, is expected to be unusually strong this year, according to the US Weather Service. Factors contributing to this include above-average water temperatures in the Atlantic and the anticipated onset of "La Nina," a phase of cooler water in the Pacific. Tropical cyclones form over warm ocean water. The Earth's warming increases the likelihood of strong storms.

1. Despite the early arrival of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean, tourists in popular destinations like Miami were still closely monitoring the weather for potential impacts.
2. St. George's, the capital city of Grenada, was bracing for the intense winds and heavy rains predicted by Hurricane Beryl.
3. Trinidad and Tobago, located to the northeast of Grenada, was also keeping a close eye on Hurricane Beryl, as meteorologists predicted that the storm might affect their shores.
4. Contrary to initial projections, Hurricane Beryl did not follow the predicted course toward Mexico, and instead, it was expected to weaken before reaching the mainland.
5. The atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic, including higher than average water temperatures and the impending arrival of "La Nina," made experts predict an unusual strength in the number of storms during this year's hurricane season.

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