As of 8 p.m. ET, Hurricane Beryl is currently positioned just offshore of the southwest part of Jamaica, approximately 100 miles west of Kingston. The National Hurricane Center reports that the storm boasts maximum winds of 130 mph, categorizing it as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane.
Southern Jamaica is currently experiencing the brunt of Beryl's impact, with the storm unleashing hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, and a storm surge ranging from 6 to 9 feet. The situation remains critical as the storm continues to intensify.
