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Hurricane Beryl set to intensify and make landfall on Texas coast

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Former Hurricane Beryl is on a wild adventure with Texas as its final destination. After a long journey through the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, this intrepid storm is preparing for its third and last landfall. Meteorologists anticipate Beryl will make a dramatic entrance on Sunday night, possibly intensifying into a hurricane by Monday.

The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on Beryl, predicting a Category 1 hurricane to hit the lower or middle Texas coast. This could spell trouble with potentially damaging winds and life-threatening storm surges. On top of that, heavy rainfall of up to 10 inches is expected, raising concerns about flooding. And let’s not forget about the risk of tropical tornadoes wreaking havoc in the greater Houston area.

The Texas coastline is already under hurricane and storm surge watches, painting a serious picture of the impending storm. From Galveston Bay to the Mexico border, residents are urged to prepare for the worst. Rip currents are already making an appearance, emphasizing the importance of beach safety.

As Beryl hovers over Corpus Christi, its strength is being closely monitored. With winds of 60 mph, the storm is currently disorganized but expected to reorganize and strengthen in the coming days. As it wobbles towards Texas, cities like Brownsville, Corpus Christi, and Houston are bracing for impact.

The biggest question mark remains where and how strong Beryl will hit. It’s a waiting game as meteorologists track the storm’s every move, with potential impacts ranging from heavy rains to tornadoes. The storm’s remnants could even travel as far as Oklahoma and Arkansas, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Beryl’s journey has been a rollercoaster of destruction, from the Caribbean to Mexico and beyond. With record-breaking strength and intensity, this storm is not to be taken lightly. As it inches closer to Texas, residents are urged to stay informed, stay safe, and brace for whatever Beryl may bring.

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