Downgraded by hurricane - "Beryl" over Mexico weakened to a tropical storm
Tropical Storm "Beryl" is no longer a hurricane hours after making landfall in Mexico. According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm is moving westwards over the Yucatan Peninsula with sustained winds of 115 kilometers per hour. The storm is expected to regain strength over the sea before potentially reaching hurricane strength again with sustained winds of at least 119 kilometers per hour by the weekend.
"Beryl" is currently moving over the northwestern part of the peninsula with sustained winds of 115 kilometers per hour. According to weather forecasts, the storm will move over land and reach the southwestern Gulf of Mexico by the weekend. The stronger storm is expected to make landfall again in the northeastern part of Mexico and the US state of Texas.
As a Hurricane Vacation Destination
When "Beryl" made landfall in Mexico near the resort town of Tulum, it had sustained winds of up to 175 kilometers per hour, making it a Category 2 hurricane. Its strong winds caused extensive damage: trees and road signs fell, and power outages were reported in many parts of the popular vacation region. However, the damage was less than anticipated. No fatalities were reported initially.
"Beryl," the first hurricane of the Atlantic season that began in early June, rapidly formed last weekend. As a Category 4 hurricane, it first made landfall on Monday and devastated several small islands in the southeastern Caribbean, belonging to the countries of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. According to government reports, over 90% of the houses were damaged or destroyed. The storm center passed over Jamaica starting from Thursday night, causing significant destruction in some areas. At least eleven people have been reported dead in the Caribbean.
- Despite the potential threat of "Beryl" regaining hurricane strength, many tourists are still planning their Caribbean vacations in destinations like Jamaica and Barbados, hoping for a sunny weekend.
- The Yucatán Peninsula, known for its beautiful beaches and Mayan ruins, is currently experiencing the effects of Tropical Storm "Beryl."
- Some tourist hotspots in Mexico, like Tulum, were fortunate to not experience as much damage as initially feared during "Beryl's" landfall, allowing them to welcome visitors.
- The Caribbean Climate is typically warm and humid, making it a popular vacation spot, but with the forecasted path of "Beryl," some travelers are worried about disruptions to their trips.
- In contrast to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago are located far enough away from "Beryl's" projected path that they expect minimal impact from the storm.
- Venezuela, located on the southern coast of the Caribbean Sea, is mainly watching "Beryl" closely, as the storm may bring heavy rain and potentially disruptive weather conditions.
- As the storm moves over the Gulf of Mexico towards Texas, American officials and residents are closely monitoring "Beryl" and preparing for potential evacuations and emergency plans.
- Hurricanes and Tropical Storms like "Beryl" can have far-reaching impacts, not just on the vacation destinations themselves but also on the economies of countries like Jamaica and the USA.
- Previous storms, like 2017's Hurricane Irma, have forced the closure of tourist attractions in islands like St. Lucia, impacting the local economy and causing financial losses.
- While "Beryl" may cause damage and disruptions to vacation plans, the spirit of resilience among Caribbean communities assures travelers that life will return to normal soon after the storm's passage.
