Hurricane Beryl, earliest Category 5 storm, hits Caribbean islands
Summary: Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 storm, hit the Caribbean, causing destruction in the Windward Islands. It left at least two dead and significant damage in Grenada and St Vincent. Beryl intensified rapidly, becoming a Category 5 storm with 160mph winds. Jamaica is now in its path. The storm is the second July storm to reach Category 5. Authorities urge preparedness and evacuation.
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