Beryl’s Trail of Destruction: From the Caribbean to Texas
As Beryl threatened the Texas coast, its path of destruction through the Caribbean left a devastating impact. From Category 4 hurricane winds to deadly flooding, Beryl has wreaked havoc in several countries before heading towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Beginning its journey in late June in the Atlantic Ocean, Beryl tore through the Caribbean as a powerful hurricane before approaching Texas. Although it has weakened to a tropical storm, forecasts suggest it will ramp up strength and hit Texas as a Category 1 hurricane.
The storm’s rampage began on July 1, leaving a path of destruction. Here’s a look at the devastation caused by Beryl so far:
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Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada: Beryl struck these islands as a Category 4 hurricane on July 1, destroying nearly all buildings and claiming three lives.
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines: The storm left a trail of destruction, damaging numerous homes, schools, and churches, with one fatality reported.
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Venezuela: Despite not directly hitting Venezuela, Beryl caused flooding in the state of Sucre, resulting in three deaths.
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Jamaica: Beryl’s impact in Jamaica led to casualties, power outages, and widespread damage as it passed along the southern coast.
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Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico: Beryl made landfall in Mexico as a Category 2 hurricane, affecting popular tourist areas but resulting in no reported deaths or injuries.
