BREAKING: Beryl returns to Category 4 Status

A photo of a storm surge entering the North Central Windward community of Gorse on July 1.

By Admin. Updated 8:36 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Major Hurricane Beryl has returned to Category 4 status as it inches closer to SVG, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services (SVG Met Office has advised).

Earlier this morning (July 1), the system was downgraded to a category 3 as maximum sustained winds fell to 120 miles per hour, but as of 8:00 a.m., the maximum sustained winds rose to 130 miles per hour.

In its Advisory #12 issued at 8:00 a.m. on July 1, the Met Office said a hurricane warning remains in effect for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)

A hurricane warning, in this case, means that hurricane conditions are imminent, the Met Office said.

Here is the rest of the Advisory.

At 8 am, Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 12.0° North; longitude 60.5° West, or approximately 90 miles (165 kilometers) south south east of SVG. Hurricane Beryl is moving toward the west-northwest at 20 mph (31 km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h). Minimum Central Pressure is 959mb or 28.32 inches. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center, and tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205km). All preparations to protect life and property should be completed.

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Possible Impacts:

Maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) are expected from early Monday.

Rainfall accumulations of 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150mm) are likely across St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A flash-flood Warning remains in effect. Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides or near rivers and streams should take action to protect life and oroperty.

Marine conditions are expected to be very rough and hazardous with sea swells exceeding 4.0m (13ft) and possibly higher ~8.0m (26ft), near the center of ‘Beryl’ on Monday. Large and destructive waves/swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. These will create unsafe conditions for small-craft operators and fishermen.

A High-Surf Warning and Small-Craft Warning remains in effect. Small craft operators are advised to remain in port. Sea-bathers and other users of the sea are advised to stay out of the water.

Another disturbance is located over the Eastern Atlantic, with a 60% chance of development, and a depression is likely as it tracks near our area by Wednesday. Be Prepared!!