Hurricane Beryl is causing chaos in the southeastern Caribbean and setting new records.
This past Sunday, Beryl became the first Category 4 storm to develop in the Atlantic during June. No storm had ever reached Category 4 strength so swiftly in the hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30. The previous record was held by Hurricane Dennis, which hit Cuba as a Category 4 storm on July 8, 2005.
Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the island of Carriacou on Monday and is projected to move westward in the near future, bringing heavy rainfall, dangerous winds, and storm surges to the Windward Islands, including Grenada, St. Vincent, and Martinique.
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada stated at a press briefing that Hurricane Beryl ravaged the island of Carriacou within 30 minutes, but as of now, there have been no reports of injuries or deaths.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects this year’s hurricane season to be more active than usual, forecasting the formation of between eight and 13 hurricanes back in May. Forecasters anticipate the season to be “unusual.”
Source: www.nbcnews.com
