Ain’t looking pretty.
Hurricane Hunters fly tomorrow.
Stay tuned for updates.
Saturday AM latest overnight https://t.co/3cvwpvVJ22 runs. GFS/EURO/CMC in that order. All eyes on Beryl. Can't forget the one showing behind. Pressure maps here. Blues lower. Reds higher. https://t.co/Hk3pbO7x8H pic.twitter.com/absLmaTH3K
— Mike's Weather Page (@tropicalupdate) June 29, 2024
#Beryl is looking good this morning. Another blowup of convection right near the center is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/qDZRF0mm2U
— Florida Tropics (@FloridaTropics1) June 29, 2024
System is "Beryl'ing" along. Tropical storm Beyrl could become "Hurricane Beyrl" later today. Unusual for this time of year and this far out in the Atlantic. While model trends & forecast track suggest no issue for NC. Always worth monitoring as things can and do change. #ncwx… pic.twitter.com/Z5ICz6JGiM
— ☀️⛅️Jeff Crum ⛈️〽️ (@wxcrum) June 29, 2024
- Formation and Strength:
- Tropical Storm Beryl formed in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Windward Islands.
- It could become the first hurricane of the 2024 season before reaching the Caribbean Sea.
- As of the latest update, Beryl has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and is moving westward at about 18 mph.
- The official forecast predicts it will likely become a hurricane by Sunday afternoon.
- Potential Impact:
- Beryl is expected to cross over the Windward Islands late Sunday and into Monday morning.
- There’s a risk of heavy rain, hurricane-force winds, dangerous storm surge, and waves.
- Hurricane and tropical storm watches may be required for portions of the Windward and southern Leeward Islands.
- Barbados and nearby islands could receive 3-6 inches of rain, with localized flooding and life-threatening surf and rip currents.
- Track and Uncertainty:
- The forecast cone shows Beryl potentially affecting the western half of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, or eastern Cuba.
- Some computer models suggest Beryl could become a major hurricane before reaching the Windward Islands.
- The exact path beyond the Caribbean remains uncertain, so interests in the central and western Caribbean should monitor its progress.
h/t DOORBERT