Hurricane Beryl intensifies to Category 4, threatens Caribbean islands

Hurricane Beryl has intensified into a Category 4 storm with winds of 130 mph, the earliest of such intensity in the Atlantic. The Lesser Antilles islands are under threat, with hurricane warnings issued for several areas. Beryl is expected to bring "life-threatening" conditions. The storm's rapid intensification is linked to climate change. Residents are preparing for impacts, with storm surge and heavy rainfall expected. The storm's path beyond the Caribbean remains uncertain.