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Hurricane Beryl Shatters Records, Intensifies Early in Unprecedented Atlantic Season

The year's first hurricane reaches Category 5 status two months ahead of peak season, driven by exceptional ocean heat.

  • 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.
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