Overview

• Beryl became the earliest recorded Category 5 storm in the Atlantic, with winds reaching 270 km/h.
• The storm has caused significant damage in Grenada and is currently heading towards Jamaica and Mexico's Yucatán peninsula.
• Scientists attribute Beryl's rapid intensification to record-high ocean heat content and the onset of La Niña.
• Caribbean nations, including Jamaica, are in high alert and preparing for potential disaster.
• Relief efforts are underway, with South Florida communities mobilizing to support affected regions.