Hurricane Beryl Strikes Caribbean Islands
Summary:
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds, made landfall over Carriacou Island and is the first major June hurricane in the North Atlantic. It may impact Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba by July 3 but will not significantly affect the Alabama or Florida Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Chris formed in the Bay of Campeche but weakened over Mexico, causing heavy rain and potential flooding. Meanwhile, an area of low pressure, Invest 96-L, in the eastern Atlantic may develop into a tropical depression. The article also provides a link for the latest weather updates and hurricane names for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season.