Hurricane Hurricane Beryl

[TornadoFan]

Beryl intensified even more just before it made landfall.

 

[wx_guy]

Yeah the most recent recon found winds of 170 mph at the surface. Even if a gust, this supports high-end Cat 4. Probably 145-155 mph sustained

 

[wx_guy]

Also pressure down to 950 mb

 

[wx_guy]

Yepp update statement to 150 mph just as it officially makes landfall. Tragic.

 

[Clancy]

Carriacou took a direct hit and is sitting in the eye.

 

[wx_guy]

The latest vortex data message from the recon confirms they found 149 kt winds at the surface. This could be becoming a Cat 5.

 

[warneagle]

Strongest storm ever at 12.5°N or below.

 

[cincywx]

Hurricane Beryl Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL022024
100 PM AST Mon Jul 1 2024

...CATASTROPHIC WINDS AND LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE CONTINUE IN
THE SOUTHERN WINDWARD ISLANDS...

Beryl continues to produce catastrophic winds and life-threatening
storm surge to the Grenadine Islands, Carriacou Island, and Grenada.
This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation.
Residents should not leave their shelter and remain in place through
the passage of these life-threatening conditions.

A weather station at Grenada airport recently reported a sustained
wind speed of 92 mph (148 km/h) and a gust of 121 mph (194 km/h).

A weather station in St. Lucia recently reported a sustained wind
speed of 52 mph (83 km/h) and a gust of 63 mph (102 km/h).

This is the last hourly Tropical Cyclone Update on Beryl. The next
intermediate advisory will be issued at 200 PM AST (1800 UTC).

SUMMARY OF 100 PM AST...1700 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...12.6N 61.9W
ABOUT 30 MI...45 KM WNW OF CARRIACOU ISLAND
ABOUT 35 MI...60 KM NNW OF GRENADA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...150 MPH...240 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...946 MB...27.94 INCHES

$$
Forecaster Kelly/Cangialosi

ouch

 

[TornadoFan]

Wait, is it still getting stronger?

 

[wx_guy]

Wait, is it still getting stronger?

It could be. But recon is heading out of the storm and it’ll be several hours before they’re back in. So it’s likely the NHC will maintain the 150, barring crazy data otherwise.

 

[OHWX97]

Beryl might legitimately be pushing category 5 intensity right now. Perfect satellite presentation.

 

[Clancy]

Astonishing structure on Beryl.

 

[TornadoFan]

 

[OHWX97]

 

[warneagle]

This satellite loop should probably come with a NSFW tag...

 

[TornadoFan]

 

[TornadoFan]

The look of an absolute beast.

 

[warneagle]

150 mph and 944 mb at 5 pm

 

[Blountwolf]

They'll wait until recon confirms to upgrade, but there's nothing about that system that hasn't improved since the last one. If that's not already a 5 waiting to be confirmed, I will be astonished. What a system for this time of year.

 

[OHWX97]

Landfall footage from Brandon Clement.


Drone footage reveals widespread devastation.