Beryl, the feisty hurricane that made landfall near Cozumel, Mexico, on Friday morning, is causing quite a stir. With Category 2 force, Beryl pounded the coast and left several resort and vacation towns in the dark before calming down to a tropical storm by Friday afternoon. But don’t let its weakened state fool you – Beryl is predicted to rev up again as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico heading towards Texas. The National Hurricane Center is ringing the alarm bells for Texas, anticipating a possible strike on Sunday night or Monday. That’s when Beryl is expected to regain its hurricane strength and make a powerful entrance.
Computer models are predicting some nail-biting scenarios, particularly for the area just north of Corpus Christi. Just a slight shift in Beryl’s path could mean the difference between a close call and a direct hit. And let’s not forget, the reach of a hurricane’s impact can stretch hundreds of miles beyond its center.
As Texans brace themselves, the Hurricane Center has issued watches for hurricane and storm surge from the Texas-Mexico border up to Sargent, Texas, including popular destinations like South Padre Island and Corpus Christi. So batten down the hatches and hold on tight.
Mexican authorities are already cleaning up after Beryl’s wrath in Mexico, where the storm left a trail of blackouts and downed trees. But the damage was contained, with no casualties reported. Nevertheless, Cancún’s airport was forced to cancel hundreds of flights, leaving travelers stranded.
For those in Beryl’s path, preparations are crucial. The storm is predicted to bring heavy rains, strong winds, and the potential for flooding. And while the exact trajectory is still uncertain, one thing is clear – Beryl means business.
So stay tuned, stay safe, and keep an eye on the sky. Beryl isn’t done making waves just yet.
