Hurricane Beryl, Category 5 storm, hits Caribbean, kills two

Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm, hit the southeast Caribbean, causing two deaths. It is forecast to pass near Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Mexico. Beryl is the earliest Category 5 storm in the Atlantic, with winds of 165 mph. The storm strengthened rapidly, breaking records. The 2024 hurricane season is predicted to be above average, with up to 25 named storms. NOAA forecasts 13 hurricanes and four major hurricanes.