Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Tulum, Mexico, on the Yucatán Peninsula as a Category 2 storm with winds of 110 mph (175 km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). This marks a decrease in intensity from its previous Category 3 status, but the storm continues to pose significant threats to the region.The hurricane has already left a trail of destruction across the eastern Caribbean, causing at least eight deaths and leaving thousands without homes. In Grenada, officials reported that 98% of buildings on two islands were damaged or destroyed.Mexican authorities have taken extensive precautions in response to the storm. Over 13,000 workers and members of the armed forces have been deployed to assist with relief efforts. In Quintana Roo, 400,000 homes lost power, and 2,000 people sought refuge in 165 emergency shelters. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador urged residents to evacuate to higher ground or shelters, emphasizing that ‘material things can be recovered, but life is the most important thing’.The NHC has warned of dangerous hurricane-force winds, storm surges, and damaging waves in the affected area. The Mexican government has issued alerts for most of the Yucatán coast, from Costa Maya to Cancún.Looking ahead, Hurricane Beryl is expected to weaken to a tropical storm as it crosses the Yucatán Peninsula. However, forecasters predict it will regain strength over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, potentially making a second landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near the Texas-Mexico border by Monday morning. This area is already grappling with the effects of Tropical Storm Alberto, adding to the region’s weather-related challenges.As the storm progresses, authorities continue to emphasize the importance of following safety instructions and taking necessary precautions.
Key points
- Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Tulum, Mexico as a Category 2 storm with 110 mph winds.
- The storm has caused widespread damage, including power outages affecting 400,000 homes in Quintana Roo.
- Mexican authorities have deployed over 13,000 workers and troops for relief efforts.
- Beryl is expected to weaken over land but may regain strength in the Gulf of Mexico, potentially impacting Texas.
Contradictions👾Some sources reported Beryl as a Category 3 hurricane approaching landfall, while later reports confirmed it made landfall as a Category 2 storm, indicating a weakening before impact.
