Hurricane Beryl Update: Deadly Storm Towards Jamaica, 6 Killed in Southeast Caribbean | LatestLY

Hurricane Beryl approaches Jamaica as a Category 4 storm after causing devastation in the Caribbean, leaving at least 6 dead.

Hurricane Beryl is currently on a path towards Jamaica, causing islanders to prepare for the potentially devastating storm. After already causing significant damage and claiming lives in the southeast Caribbean, the Category 4 storm has left a trail of destruction in its wake. In Kingston, residents are taking precautions such as boarding up windows, pulling boats out of the water, and dismantling roadside advertising boards to protect against the expected strong winds.

A hurricane warning is in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac. The US National Hurricane Centre predicts that Beryl will maintain major-hurricane strength as it passes over Jamaica on Wednesday, the Cayman Islands on Thursday, and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Friday. Haiti's southern coast and the Yucatan's east coast are under a hurricane watch, while Belize has issued a tropical storm watch.

Beryl became the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic on Monday, reaching winds of 165 mph before weakening to a Category 4. As of Wednesday, the storm is east-southeast of Kingston with sustained winds of 145 mph, moving at 20 mph. Prime Minister Andrew Holness urges Jamaicans to take the hurricane seriously and prepare for potential evacuation in flood-prone areas.

Rescue efforts are underway in the southeastern islands, where Beryl caused fatalities and extensive damage. Grenada, Carriacou, St Vincent, and the Grenadines have reported casualties and destruction, with thousands affected by heavy rainfall. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada describes the situation as grim, with power outages, impassable roads, and widespread devastation. St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves vows to rebuild the affected areas and restore communities.

The impact of Hurricane Beryl serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of nature, with memories of Hurricane Ivan's devastation in the region still fresh in the minds of many. As the storm continues its path towards Jamaica, residents are urged to take necessary precautions and stay safe during this challenging time.