Satellite and radar imagery show that Hurricane Beryl is brushing the southernmost parts of Jamaica with its powerful eyewall. The threat for damaging waves, hurricane-force winds, and life-threatening storm surge continues for much of the island. Category 4 Hurricane Beryl still has winds of 140mph, although it is expected to notably weaken over the next few days.
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Hurricane warnings remain in effect for Jamaica, The Cayman Islands, and portions of the Yucatan Peninsula. A slew of other watches and warnings are in effect for nearby areas.
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Beryl is still expected to make landfall in the Yucatán Peninsula early on Friday as a hurricane. After spending most of Friday over land and weakening, it should re-emerge over the western Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm.
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There is still uncertainty with Beryl’s track in the Gulf. A weakening ridge of high pressure may try and pull the storm toward the coast of Texas, or steer the system into eastern Mexico if it remains strong. Additionally, a stronger storm would likely try and pull farther north. Interests in the western Gulf of Mexico should monitor this system carefully.
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Behind Beryl, we are also watching Invest 96L near the Lesser Antilles. This tropical wave is unlikely to become a named storm as it continues to be engulfed by Saharan dust. It has a low (20%) chance of formation over the next week.