A 'Possibility' Hurricane Beryl Could Work Its Way Up Texas Coast, A 100-Mile Zone Of Uncertainty

Thursday, July 4 2024 by Richard D. Hunt

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D: Tropical Depression – wind speed less than 39 MPH / S: Tropical Storm – wind speed between 39 MPH and 73 MPH / H: Hurricane – wind speed between 74 MPH and 110 MPH
NOAA/NHC
D: Tropical Depression – wind speed less than 39 MPH / S: Tropical Storm – wind speed between 39 MPH and 73 MPH / H: Hurricane – wind speed between 74 MPH and 110 MPH

Assuming the system is able to maintain some elements of an inner core, gradual re-intensification seems likely before it makes its final landfall in northeastern Mexico or southern Texas.  The NHC intensity forecast again lies near the high end of the models and continues to show Beryl becoming a hurricane again over the western Gulf. Users are reminded that the average NHC track error at day 3 is around 100 miles, so it is too soon to pinpoint where the largest impacts will be. - from National Hurricane Center Forecast Discussion

Key Messages: 1. Hurricane-force winds, dangerous storm surge, and heavy rainfall are forecast to begin within the next few hours across the Yucatan Peninsula within the hurricane warning area.  Residents there should shelter in place through the passage of these life-threatening conditions. 2. There is an increasing risk of strong winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall in portions of northeastern Mexico and southern Texas late this weekend. Interests in these areas should closely monitor the progress of Beryl and updates to the forecast.  Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches will likely be issued on Friday. 3. Rip currents could cause life-threatening beach conditions beginning late Friday and continuing through the weekend across much of the Gulf coast.

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