Some Southeast Texas announce closures in anticipation of Tropical Storm Beryl

Some Southeast Texas announce closures in anticipation of Tropical Storm Beryl

Some schools in Southeast Texas are taking action ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl making landfall along the coast. HOUSTON — As Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Texas coast and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, some schools are already taking action. Beryl is expected to make landfall somewhere along the Texas coast early Monday morning as a Cat. 1 storm. The forecast cone extends to include parts of Southeast Texas and Matagorda Bay. The…

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WEATHER IMPACT | With 7 a.m. update, Hurricane Beryl remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 145 mph

WEATHER IMPACT | With 7 a.m. update, Hurricane Beryl remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 145 mph

The storm is expected to hit Jamaica on Wednesday. The AP is reporting that at least six people have been killed in the storm. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Wednesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people. A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac and for Haiti’s entire southern coast….

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4 A.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 145 mph | See latest track

4 A.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 145 mph | See latest track

The storm is expected to hit Jamaica on Wednesday. The AP is reporting that at least six people have been killed in the storm. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people. A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac and for Haiti’s entire southern coast….

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Cruise ship that departed from Port of Galveston among several cruises forced to reroute because of Hurricane Beryl

Cruise ship that departed from Port of Galveston among several cruises forced to reroute because of Hurricane Beryl

Several cruise ships are steering clear of Hurricane Beryl this week, including a Royal Caribbean ship that’s set to return to Galveston this Sunday. GALVESTON, Texas — As Hurricane Beryl continues on its path, several cruise ships have adjusted their routes to steer clear of the storm. Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, which departed from Galveston early Sunday, is among those that changed its itinerary.  Speaking to KHOU 11 News aboard Harmony of the Seas,…

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Emergency management officials urge Texans to prepare now in case Hurricane Beryl heads this way

Emergency management officials urge Texans to prepare now in case Hurricane Beryl heads this way

The Texas Division of Emergency Management advises coastal residents and visitors to have a plan in place as a powerful Beryl roars toward the Gulf of Mexico. Author: Michelle Homer, Kim Castro, Associated Press Published: 6:13 PM CDT July 2, 2024 Updated: 6:13 PM CDT July 2, 2024 GALVESTON, Texas — It’s going to be a few days before we know whether Hurricane Beryl will impact the Texas coast but emergency management officials are urging Texans…

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4 P.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 155 mph | See latest track

4 P.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 155 mph | See latest track

The storm was taking aim at Jamaica on Tuesday. The AP is reporting that at least six people have been killed in the storm. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people. A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac and for Haiti’s entire southern coast….

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Hurricane Beryl system expected to enter Gulf of Mexico, impact on Texas coast and Houston still uncertain

Hurricane Beryl system expected to enter Gulf of Mexico, impact on Texas coast and Houston still uncertain

Forecasts show the hurricane trending north after the system erupted into a massive Category 5 storm, enabling it to gain latitude. Despite an uncertain path for the major storm, Gulf of Mexico water temperatures are warmer than normal, adding to the storm’s unpredictability, according to Space City Weather.

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1 P.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane downgraded to Category 4, winds at 155 mph | See latest track

1 P.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane downgraded to Category 4, winds at 155 mph | See latest track

The storm strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday night. It’s the earliest Category 5 storm on record in the Atlantic basin. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl strengthened to Category 5 status late Monday after it ripped doors, windows and roofs off homes across the southeastern Caribbean with devastating winds and storm surge fueled by the Atlantic’s record warmth. It then strengthened more overnight. Beryl made landfall on the island of Carriacou in Grenada as…

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10 A.M. BERYL UPDATE: Still a Cat. 5 hurricane with max winds at 160 mph | See latest track

10 A.M. BERYL UPDATE: Still a Cat. 5 hurricane with max winds at 160 mph | See latest track

The storm strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday night. It’s the earliest Category 5 storm on record in the Atlantic basin. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl strengthened to Category 5 status late Monday after it ripped doors, windows and roofs off homes across the southeastern Caribbean with devastating winds and storm surge fueled by the Atlantic’s record warmth. It then strengthened more overnight. Beryl made landfall on the island of Carriacou in Grenada as…

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TRACKING BERYL: Cat. 5 hurricane now has winds sustained at 165 mph

TRACKING BERYL: Cat. 5 hurricane now has winds sustained at 165 mph

The storm strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday night. It’s the earliest Category 5 storm on record in the Atlantic basin. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl strengthened to Category 5 status late Monday after it ripped doors, windows and roofs off homes across the southeastern Caribbean with devastating winds and storm surge fueled by the Atlantic’s record warmth. It then strengthened more overnight. Beryl made landfall on the island of Carriacou in Grenada as…

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Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Cat 5 as winds reach 160 mph

Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Cat 5 as winds reach 160 mph

The storm strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday night. It’s moving to the west-northwest at 22 miles per hour. HOUSTON — A dangerous and extremely powerful Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday on the Caribbean island of Carriacou after becoming the earliest storm of Category 4 strength to form in the Atlantic, fueled by record-warm waters. Then, on Monday night, it strengthened into a Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds, becoming the earliest…

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Houstonians keep close eye on Caribbean as Hurricane Beryl moves through

Houstonians keep close eye on Caribbean as Hurricane Beryl moves through

Houstonians with family members in Hurricane Beryl’s path are concerned. Others are stuck in the path themselves hoping to get back home soon. HOUSTON — Powerful winds pummeled Barbados early Monday and Houston-based freelance Journalist Rugwed Damle was there as category 4 Hurricane Beryl arrived. “Until yesterday, it was all pretty and beautiful,” said Damle. He’s been in Barbados covering the Cricket World Cup and says Hurricane Beryl delayed flights for many hoping to leave after…

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Hurricane Beryl strengthens even more, as winds reach 155 mph

Hurricane Beryl strengthens even more, as winds reach 155 mph

The storm is just on the cusp of becoming a Category 5 storm. It’s moving to the west-northwest at 21 miles per hour. HOUSTON — A dangerous and extremely powerful Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday on the Caribbean island of Carriacou after becoming the earliest storm of Category 4 strength to form in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters. Winds up to 155 mph, just shy of a Category 5 storm, blew off roofs,…

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Hurricane Beryl remains a Cat. 4 storm as it moves through Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl remains a Cat. 4 storm as it moves through Caribbean

At 4 p.m., Beryl had maximum sustained winds at 150 miles per hour. It’s moving to the west-northwest at 21 mph. HOUSTON — A dangerous and extremely powerful Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday on the Caribbean island of Carriacou after becoming the earliest storm of Category 4 strength to form in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters. Winds up to 150 mph (240 kph), just shy of a Category 5 storm, blew off roofs,…

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