Category 4 Hurricane Beryl is expected to bring life-threatening winds and a storm surge to Jamaica today before moving towards the Cayman Islands tonight. As of early Wednesday morning, Beryl maintains winds of 145 mph, although satellite imagery indicates a slight weakening in its structure. The storm is projected to gradually weaken over the next couple of days but is likely to remain a major hurricane as it passes near Jamaica, with hurricane-force winds anticipated around midday.
Tropical-storm-force winds from Beryl extend up to 185 miles from its center and are set to impact Jamaica this morning. The island is also at risk of experiencing a storm surge of 6 to 9 feet above normal tide levels, along with flash flooding and mudslides due to heavy rainfall expected to reach 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches.
