Hurricane Beryl continues to maintain its strength as an intense Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 155 miles per hour, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. The storm is currently just below the threshold for a Category 5 hurricane, with no decrease in wind speed reported since the last update.
A hurricane hunter aircraft is scheduled to provide updated measurements from the eye of the storm around 8 p.m. ET, which will offer a more accurate assessment of Beryl's current intensity.