Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula as Category 2 Storm Near Tulum

Jul 5, 2024, 12:22 PM

Hurricane Beryl, a Category 2 storm, made landfall on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula near the resort of Tulum early Friday after sweeping through the Caribbean. The hurricane brought strong winds, dangerous storm surge, and heavy rain, causing significant damage in the affected areas. The National Hurricane Center reported that the center of Beryl was moving inland over the Yucatan Peninsula, and the region is expected to experience continued hurricane-force winds, damaging waves, and storm surge. Residents of eastern Mexico and Texas have been advised to monitor updates on Beryl throughout the weekend. The storm's location was last reported at 19.2°N.