6 AM CDT Position Update on Hurricane #Beryl:

Issued by: TNW News Operations Hurricane Division Time: 6 AM CDT, Monday, July 8, 2024

Overview: Hurricane Beryl has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane and made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, early Monday morning with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. The region is experiencing life-threatening storm surge, strong winds, and torrential rainfall.

Current Situation:

• Location: Beryl is battering eastern Texas with hurricane-force winds extending up to 92 miles from the center.
• Status: Beryl is currently a Category 1 hurricane.
• Impact: Life-threatening storm surge, strong winds, and flooding rainfall are affecting southeastern Texas.
• Casualties: The hurricane center has confirmed that 11 people from the island of Jamaica have died due to the storm.

Evacuation Orders:

• Mandatory Evacuation: Issued at 9 AM yesterday for RVs and campers along the Texas coastline.
• Voluntary Evacuation: In effect for coastal residents. Local officials and mayors are urging evacuation to ensure safety.

Wind and Storm Surge:

• Wind Speed: Currently at 80 mph.
• Hurricane Force Winds: Impacting the coast with potential for winds up to 92 mph.
• Storm Surge: Significant storm surge and hurricane-force winds are ongoing. There is an elevated risk of spin-up tornadoes which may occur with little warning.

Precautions:

• Shelter: Seek shelter in a safe location away from windows. If a tornado warning is issued, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
• Supplies and Power: Ensure all necessary supplies are stocked and essential devices are charged.
• Hurricane Insurance: Note that any hurricane insurance purchased after June 1 will not be effective for this storm.

Stay Informed:

• TNW Updates: Follow updates on TNW social media pages or visit tnwweather.com for the latest information.
• National Hurricane Center: Next advisory will be issued at 6:30 AM at hurricanes.gov.
• Social Media: Follow TNW News and the TNW News Operations Hurricane Division on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).

Additional Notes:

• Wind Update: Wind speeds are currently 70 mph, with a northward movement at 12 mph.
• Next Advisory: The next advisory from the National Hurricane Center will be at 6:30 AM tomorrow, Monday.
• Overnight Update: Expect wind gusts towards the Texas coast by 2 AM. For more information, please contact the National Hurricane Center.
• Emergency Services: If you did not follow mandatory evacuation orders, be aware that emergency personnel may not be able to reach you during the storm. Stay safe and take all necessary precautions.

TNW Hurricane Division Chief: Todd Nardone

Next Bulletin: The next bulletin will be issued at 9 AM.

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