Flood warnings also were in effect across a wide stretch of the Texas coast, where a powerful storm surge pushed water ashore. Watch in for more details!

Hurricane Beryl continues to wreak havoc

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl's devastation in Texas, Colorado State University scientists upped their prediction for an already active Atlantic hurricane season.

The Department of Atmospheric Science has added two storms and a major hurricane to its outlook for the 2024 season.

Citing unusually warm Atlantic and Caribbean waters, along with weaker-than-usual wind shear that hinders hurricane formation, Colorado State University adjusted their forecast slightly upwards.

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"An immensely warm sea surface temperature provides a favorable dynamic and thermodynamic environment for hurricane formation and intensification," the department said in an online post.

The department also described Hurricane Beryl as "a likely harbinger of a hyperactive season."&nbsp;

Notably, hurricane Beryl started as a record-breaking Category 5 storm in the Caribbean and Mexico, before weakening to a Category 1 when it hit Texas.

However the Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be more active than it has been predicted. Including Beryl, along with short-lived storms Alberto and Chris, forecasters have increased the expected number of named storms from 23 to 25 this year.

Storm Chris made landfall near Veracruz, Mexico, shortly after reaching tropical-storm strength on June 30, while Alberto affected parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mexico in mid of June.

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University’s Department of Atmospheric Science has a new forecast that includes 12 hurricanes, up from the initial estimate of 11. These are projected to reach Category 3 or higher status to qualify as major systems.

Having strong confidence in their projections, the department predicts a significantly higher likelihood of major hurricanes impacting the continental US and Caribbean coasts.

But with more than one-sixth of the storm season finished, the projection of a US landfall has dipped slightly, from 62% when the outlook was first released in April to 57%.

The landfall projection for the US coastline that includes parts of Florida south and east of Cedar Key is now at 31%, down from the earlier 34%. Since 1880, the yearly average is 21%.

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The forecast for major hurricane landfall in the US has shifted slightly. While there's a decreased chance for the region south of Cedar Key (now at 31%, down from 34%) the overall risk for major hurricane landfalls along the US and Caribbean coasts remains significantly higher than usual.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl's devastation in Texas, Colorado State University scientists upped their prediction for an already active Atlantic hurricane season.

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl's devastation in Texas, Colorado State University scientists upped their prediction for an already active Atlantic hurricane season. The Department of Atmospheric Science has added two storms and a major hurricane to its outlook for the 2024 season. Citing unusually warm Atlantic and Caribbean waters, along with weaker-than-usual wind shear that hinders hurricane formation, Colorado State University adjusted their forecast slightly upwards. Also read: Hurricane Beryl batters Texas: Three dead, 1,300 flights cancelled "An immensely warm sea surface temperature provides a favorable dynamic and thermodynamic environment for hurricane formation and intensification," the department said in an online post. The department also described Hurricane Beryl as "a likely harbinger of a hyperactive season." Notably, hurricane Beryl started as a record-breaking Category 5 storm in the Caribbean and Mexico, before weakening to a Category 1 when it hit Texas. However the Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be more active than it has been predicted. Including Beryl, along with short-lived storms Alberto and Chris, forecasters have increased the expected number of named storms from 23 to 25 this year. Storm Chris made landfall near Veracruz, Mexico, shortly after reaching tropical-storm strength on June 30, while Alberto affected parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mexico in mid of June. Also read: Where is Beryl headed next? Tracking the hurricane's path after Texas University’s Department of Atmospheric Science has a new forecast that includes 12 hurricanes, up from the initial estimate of 11. These are projected to reach Category 3 or higher status to qualify as major systems. Having strong confidence in their projections, the department predicts a significantly higher likelihood of major hurricanes impacting the continental US and Caribbean coasts. But with more than one-sixth of the storm season finished, the projection of a US landfall has dipped slightly, from 62% when the outlook was first released in April to 57%. The landfall projection for the US coastline that includes parts of Florida south and east of Cedar Key is now at 31%, down from the earlier 34%. Since 1880, the yearly average is 21%. Also read: US: Hurricane Beryl strengthens, alert issued for Texas coast The forecast for major hurricane landfall in the US has shifted slightly. While there's a decreased chance for the region south of Cedar Key (now at 31%, down from 34%) the overall risk for major hurricane landfalls along the US and Caribbean coasts remains significantly higher than usual. (With inputs from agencies)

Record-breaking Beryl hints at active hurricane season, new forecast predicts

Officials in the US state of Texas urged coastal residents to brace for a potential hit by&nbsp;Hurricane Beryl on Saturday (July 6), as the storm is expected to regain strength in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.&nbsp;

“We are expecting the storm to make landfall somewhere on the Texas coast around Monday (July 8), if the forecast is accurate,” said Jack Beven, a senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida.&nbsp;

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Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic, left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean islands earlier this week.&nbsp;

The storm claimed at least 11 lives before weakening to a Category 2 hurricane and making landfall in Mexico.&nbsp;

While battering Mexico, Hurricane Beryl&nbsp;toppled trees but fortunately caused no further injuries or deaths.&nbsp;

The US National Hurricane Center predicts that Beryl will intensify before making landfall, prompting expanded hurricane and storm surge watches.&nbsp;

Beven said, “a hurricane warning is expected to be issued Sunday.”

The hurricane will bring a risky storm surge and&nbsp;flood&nbsp;portions of the Texas coast, said the&nbsp;senior hurricane specialist.

Additionally,&nbsp;hurricane-force winds will be witnessed by&nbsp;a small area and tropical storm conditions with heavy rains will be seen across the rest of the Texas coast, he said.

The National Hurricane Center has warned of a growing risk of damaging hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surges late Sunday and Monday.

Texas officials warned the state’s entire coastline to be prepared for possible flooding, heavy rain and wind as they wait for a more defined path of the storm.&nbsp;

As of&nbsp;Saturday, Beryl was about 460 miles (740 kilometres) southeast of Corpus Christi and had top sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center.

<h2>Hurricane Beryl</h2>

Beryl shattered records, becoming the first June hurricane to reach Category 4 and the earliest ever to reach the devastating Category 5 in July.

It is very rare for such a powerful storm to form this early in the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from early June to late November.

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Scientists claim climate change likely plays a role in the swift strengthening of storms like Beryl since there is more energy in a warmer ocean for them to feed on.

(With inputs from agencies)

Officials in the US state of Texas urged coastal residents to brace for a potential hit by Hurricane Beryl on Saturday (July 6), as the storm is expected to regain strength in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Officials in the US state of Texas urged coastal residents to brace for a potential hit by Hurricane Beryl on Saturday (July 6), as the storm is expected to regain strength in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. “We are expecting the storm to make landfall somewhere on the Texas coast around Monday (July 8), if the forecast is accurate,” said Jack Beven, a senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida. Also read: Mexico prepares for Hurricane Beryl landfall Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic, left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean islands earlier this week. The storm claimed at least 11 lives before weakening to a Category 2 hurricane and making landfall in Mexico. While battering Mexico, Hurricane Beryl toppled trees but fortunately caused no further injuries or deaths. The US National Hurricane Center predicts that Beryl will intensify before making landfall, prompting expanded hurricane and storm surge watches. Beven said, “a hurricane warning is expected to be issued Sunday.” The hurricane will bring a risky storm surge and flood portions of the Texas coast, said the senior hurricane specialist. Additionally, hurricane-force winds will be witnessed by a small area and tropical storm conditions with heavy rains will be seen across the rest of the Texas coast, he said. The National Hurricane Center has warned of a growing risk of damaging hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surges late Sunday and Monday. Texas officials warned the state’s entire coastline to be prepared for possible flooding, heavy rain and wind as they wait for a more defined path of the storm. As of Saturday, Beryl was about 460 miles (740 kilometres) southeast of Corpus Christi and had top sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Beryl Beryl shattered records, becoming the first June hurricane to reach Category 4 and the earliest ever to reach the devastating Category 5 in July. It is very rare for such a powerful storm to form this early in the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from early June to late November. Also read: Jamaica braces for major hurricane after Caribbean rampage Scientists claim climate change likely plays a role in the swift strengthening of storms like Beryl since there is more energy in a warmer ocean for them to feed on. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Hurricane Beryl strengthens, alert issued for Texas coast

Powerful hurricane Beryl churned along Jamaica's southern coast, battering the island with dangerous winds and sea surges after leaving a trail of destruction and at least seven people dead in the Caribbean.

Cayman islands residents brace for impact