Hurricane Beryl Intensifies, Targets Texas Coast After Ravaging Southern Caribbean

Days after its second landfall, Beryl is strengthening, expected to hit Texas as a Category 1 or 2 hurricane.

"Still some uncertainty with the exact strength and track Beryl will take, but an eastward trend in the guidance continues"
-- National Hurricane Center advisory

A Historic Storm:

• Made landfall in Grenada as a Cat 4, killing 6+
• Record-early Cat 5, fueled by high ocean temps
• First June major hurricane east of Lesser Antilles

Texas' Threat:

• Cat 1/2 expected Monday, Texas mid-coast
• Tropical-storm-force winds by Sunday
• Widespread heavy rain, life-threatening surf

Watches/Warnings:

• Hurricane watch: Texas/Mexico coast, mouth of Rio Grande to San Luis Pass
• Storm surge watch: Texas coast, Rio Grande to High Island

Full NHC advisory: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATWOAT+shtml/061107_MIATWOAT.shtml