Tropical Storm Beryl Forms in Atlantic, Heads Toward Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl has emerged as the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, prompting warnings and watches for several islands in the Windward Islands. The US National Hurricane Center issued alerts about life-threatening winds and expected storm surge in the region starting early Monday. According to reports, Beryl's rapid intensification has made it a record-breaking storm.

Tropical Storm Beryl emerged in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday, marking the second named storm of the active hurricane season. Characterized by sustained winds ranging from 39-73 mph, it is expected to develop into the season's first hurricane. The storm poses a risk of heavy rainfall, hurricane-force winds, and dangerous storm surge and waves. According to typical Atlantic hurricane season patterns, an average of 14 named storms occur each year.