Hurricane Beryl Reaches Category 5, Expected to Hit Jamaica Soon

A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica and a hurricane watch for Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Haiti’s entire southern coast.
Hurricane Beryl Reaches Category 5, Expected to Hit Jamaica Soon
A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite image shows Hurricane Beryl as of Sunday, June 30, 2024. NOAA
Jack Phillips
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Hurricane Beryl strengthened into a Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds on the morning of July 2, according to an update from federal forecasters.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) predicted that Beryl will slam into Jamaica as a major hurricane of Category 3 or more in the afternoon on July 3.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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