Hurricane Beryl Threatens Caribbean with Life-Threatening Impacts

Cone of Uncertainty Highlights Potential Path

As Major Hurricane Beryl continues to churn through the Caribbean Sea, satellite images and forecasts provide a chilling glimpse of its potential impacts. The National Hurricane Center's "Cone of Uncertainty" outlines a broad swath of the Caribbean that could be affected by the storm's devastating winds and storm surge.

Jamaica Faces Imminent Threat

By Wednesday, Beryl is forecast to bring life-threatening winds and storm surge to Jamaica, according to the NHC. As of Tuesday morning, the storm was a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph and higher gusts. The NHC emphasized the significance of staying informed and taking the necessary precautions as Beryl approaches the island.

Beryl's Destructive Toll

On Tuesday, the eye of Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Carriacou Island at 11:10 am ET, bringing with it winds of 150 mph and a dangerous storm surge. The full extent of the damage on Carriacou and neighboring islands is still being assessed, but reports indicate widespread destruction.