Hurricane Beryl Isn't a Freak Storm–It's the Nightmare Meteorologists Predicted
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm, hit Grenada and Carriacou as a Category 4. It's fueled by warm ocean temperatures, setting records as the earliest intense storm. Forecasters warn of more powerful storms due to La Niña conditions. Residents in hurricane-prone areas should prepare.
Read original article
Hurricane Beryl has intensified into a Category 5 storm, alarming meteorologists who had predicted such a scenario due to the hot ocean providing energy for hurricanes to grow. The storm made landfall in Grenada and Carriacou as a Category 4 and is expected to hit Jamaica and Mexico next. Beryl set records as the earliest Category 4 and 5 storm in the Atlantic, fueled by warm sea surface temperatures. The ocean's heat, reaching deep below the surface, contributes to the storm's intensity and limits cooling after it passes. Forecasters are concerned about the potential for more powerful storms this season, with La Niña conditions possibly favoring hurricane formation. Residents in hurricane-prone areas are advised to prepare for the season ahead. The storm serves as a warning for the possibility of destructive hurricanes forming in the exceptionally warm waters of the Atlantic.
Related
How extreme heat affects human health: A research roundup (2023)
Extreme heat, exacerbated by climate change, disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. President Biden issued a Hazard Alert to protect workers. Mitigation strategies include reducing emissions and enhancing community support during heat waves.
Extreme heat is a global killer and worse for our health than previously thought
Research reveals extreme heat as a global threat, causing more deaths than previously thought. Canada faces record heat in 2024. Urgent actions are needed to address heat-related health risks worldwide.
A new tropical system just formed. It poses a rare threat
A new tropical storm, Beryl, is forecasted to become the first hurricane of the season, posing risks of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surge in the Caribbean. Unusual early activity signals a potentially hyperactive hurricane season.
Beryl nears Caribbean as it becomes the earliest category 4 hurricane on record
Hurricane Beryl intensifies to category 4, posing a severe threat to the south-east Caribbean. Officials issue urgent warnings for residents to seek shelter. Unprecedented development attributed to warm ocean waters.
'Almost whole island homeless' in Hurricane Beryl's wake
Hurricane Beryl devastates Union Island, leaving buildings destroyed and infrastructure damaged. Residents seek shelter, water, and food. Government promises aid, but skepticism exists. International support crucial for recovery. Residents prioritize human life.
11 commentshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffir%E2%80%93Simpson_scale#C...
Though Category 6 isn't a part of that scale, there are unofficial estimates of the speed of the windows to qualify as a storm more powerful than a category 5.
> have suggested pegging Category 6 to storms with winds greater than 174 or 180 mph (78 or 80 m/s; 151 or 156 kn; 280 or 290 km/h).
And at last measurement, this storm had winds of ~165 mph.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffir%E2%80%93Simpson_scale#P...
Related
How extreme heat affects human health: A research roundup (2023)
Extreme heat, exacerbated by climate change, disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. President Biden issued a Hazard Alert to protect workers. Mitigation strategies include reducing emissions and enhancing community support during heat waves.
Extreme heat is a global killer and worse for our health than previously thought
Research reveals extreme heat as a global threat, causing more deaths than previously thought. Canada faces record heat in 2024. Urgent actions are needed to address heat-related health risks worldwide.
A new tropical system just formed. It poses a rare threat
A new tropical storm, Beryl, is forecasted to become the first hurricane of the season, posing risks of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surge in the Caribbean. Unusual early activity signals a potentially hyperactive hurricane season.
Beryl nears Caribbean as it becomes the earliest category 4 hurricane on record
Hurricane Beryl intensifies to category 4, posing a severe threat to the south-east Caribbean. Officials issue urgent warnings for residents to seek shelter. Unprecedented development attributed to warm ocean waters.
'Almost whole island homeless' in Hurricane Beryl's wake
Hurricane Beryl devastates Union Island, leaving buildings destroyed and infrastructure damaged. Residents seek shelter, water, and food. Government promises aid, but skepticism exists. International support crucial for recovery. Residents prioritize human life.