Latest Update: Jamaica Begins To Feel Effects Of Category 4 Hurricane Beryl

Nicolas SimpsonJuly 3, 2024, 7:47 AM

As the hurricane gets ready to lash out at sections of the island, Beryl remains at category four despite the earlier prediction that it was expected to reduce to a category 3 by the time it reached the island on Wednesday.

According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center for its 6 AM update, Beryl is emitting 145 mph maximum sustained winds. The weather system is currently on track toward the west-northwest.

See the imagery and report below:

Here is the latest on Major Hurricane Beryl from The Weather Channel U.S. as of 6 AM on Wednesday, July 03, 2024. pic.twitter.com/70jwKwWnib
— Weather Jamaica (@weatherjamaica) July 3, 2024

The U.S. National Hurricane Center has just issued their 4 AM update, stating that Beryl is still a Category 4 major hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph down 5 mph, so not much change from the 1 AM update. But she is still very dangerous and she is moving towards… pic.twitter.com/ByObAM2ElI
— Weather Jamaica (@weatherjamaica) July 3, 2024

Weather Jamaica also showcased a close-up infrared satellite image of the weather system. It indicated that sections of western, eastern, and central Jamaica are currently experiencing thunderstorms brought on by hurricane Beryl.

See the image below:

The infrared close-up satellite images of Jamaica show clouds associated with the outer-bands of Major Hurricane Beryl bringing thunderstorms to sections of eastern, central and western Jamaica. How is the weather in your area? – 5:25 AM, Wednesday, July 3, 2024. pic.twitter.com/puflnlmfBJ
— Weather Jamaica (@weatherjamaica) July 3, 2024

Jamaicans are being warned of heavy rainfall and light and water outages throughout the day. The U.S. National Hurricane Center’s 7 AM update maintains Beryl’s earlier sustained winds.

ATTENTION! The U.S. National Hurricane Center has just issued its 7 AM update, stating that Beryl is still a Category 4 major hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. Her tropical storm-force winds (🟠 color) have already started battering parts of the northern and… pic.twitter.com/6dcQo2Owar
— Weather Jamaica (@weatherjamaica) July 3, 2024

PM Holness also gave an update.