"Beryl" off Mexico: Highest warning level in vacation resorts

Dangerous hurricane - "Beryl" off Mexico: Highest warning level in vacation resorts

Dangerous Hurricane "Beryl" Approaching Mexico with Sustained Winds of Up to 175 Miles Per Hour

The Atlantic hurricane "Beryl" is approaching Mexico with sustained winds of up to 175 miles per hour. The hurricane is only a few hundred kilometers from the Yucatan Peninsula in eastern Mexico, according to official estimates. In the region with popular tourist destinations Cancun and Tulum, more than 340,000 tourists are reportedly staying. For the most endangered areas, the highest warning level has been issued, as local authorities have announced.

The storm center is expected to make landfall near Tulum, according to forecasts, in the early hours of Friday (local time). The governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, urged the population and tourists to take safety measures. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) warns of destructive winds, dangerous storm surges, and high waves.

Ten deaths in the Caribbean from "Beryl"

The first hurricane of the season in the Atlantic has been causing damage to several smaller islands in the southeastern Caribbean since several weeks ago. Since Thursday night, it has caused significant damage to Jamaica and passed close to the Cayman Islands. At least ten people have been reported dead - three each in Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Venezuela, as well as one person in Jamaica.

The hurricane is the strongest ever measured in the Atlantic in July. At one point, it reached Category 5 strength, but it has since weakened to a Category 2 storm. Climate change is increasing the likelihood of strong storms, according to experts.

Flights Canceled and Schools Closed

Approximately 100 flights have been canceled ahead of Hurricane Beryl's expected arrival on the Yucatan Peninsula. The international airport in Tulum, as well as schools and archaeological sites, are closed. Many tourists wanted to stay in the region despite Beryl, the governor said. Shelters are standing by. The larger hotels have set up security zones for their guests.

After making landfall on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, the storm is expected to weaken over land and move westward towards the Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm. According to the NHC, Hurricane Beryl is expected to move towards northeastern Mexico and southern Texas at the weekend.

Hurricanes Lose Power Over Land

A hurricane is defined as a storm with sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or more. A hurricane of Category 3 or higher is considered major. A hurricane of Category 5, with winds exceeding 157 miles per hour, can cause catastrophic damage. Hurricane Beryl had sustained winds of up to 185 miles per hour at one point.

Hurricanes gain strength over the sea but lose power quickly over land due to the lack of a supply of warm, moist air. The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends on November 30.

1. The dangerous Category 2 Hurricane "Beryl" is currently sweeping towards Mexico from the Atlantic, posing a significant threat to popular vacation destinations like Cancún and Tulum.
2. The impending landfall of Hurricane "Beryl" has prompted authorities in the USA to issue a warning level for areas along the coast of Texas, potentially affecting vacation resorts in places like Corpus Christi and Galveston.
3. Despite the advancing hurricane, several tourists have shown resistance to leaving their tropical paradise in Tulum, choosing to stay put and adhere to safety measures recommended by local officials, including Mara Lezama.
4. Trinidad and Tobago has also been tracking the progress of Hurricane "Beryl," with experts predicting that its winds could potentially affect Barbados, Grenada, the Dominican Republic, and St. Lucia in the Caribbean.
5. The governor of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as counterparts from Jamaica and Venezuela, have expressed concern over the impact of the hurricane on their respective countries, having recently experienced the damages caused by Hurricane "Beryl."
6. Despite its weakening, Hurricane "Beryl" continues to pose a considerable risk to wind speed and storm surges, with its predicted winds still capable of causing extensive damage to coastal communities like Tulum and Cabo San Lucas.
7. In light of the hurricane's advancement, multiple Caribbean islands have closed schools and airports, including Tulum International Airport, and evacuation efforts are being introduced to safeguard residents and tourists alike.
8. The hurricane has claimed ten lives since its inception, with three casualties each recorded in Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Venezuela, as well as one fatality in Jamaica.
9. Hurricane "Beryl" strengthened as it navigated the Atlantic Ocean, reaching its peak power of 175 miles per hour before it began to diminish in the face of environmental factors and shifting weather patterns.
10. Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula is no stranger to hurricanes, and the climate in that region has the potential to produce storms with devastating effects, like the one brought on by Hurricane "Beryl."
11. The 2022 Caribbean hurricane season has already shown signs of escalation due to climate change and global warming, with Hurricane "Beryl" being the first Category 2 storm in the Atlantic this year.

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