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Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall Near Matagorda, Texas as Category 1 Storm with 80 mph Winds

Jul 8, 2024, 09:40 AM

Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, early Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 80 mph. The National Hurricane Center reported that the storm brought dangerous storm surge and strong winds, with significant flash flooding expected. The National Weather Service warned of potential inland flooding.