Hurricane Beryl heads for Yucatán Peninsula, threatens South Texas

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Hurricane Beryl passed Jamaica causing flooding and damage. Heading towards the Yucatán Peninsula, it weakened to a Category 2 hurricane with 110 mph winds. It is expected to hit Mexico and possibly South Texas. Beryl is the first hurricane of the 2024 season, breaking records for its early formation and intensity. The storm caused widespread destruction in the Caribbean, leaving at least eight people dead.


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