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Major Hurricane Beryl Track Map & Archive

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Local time · Active from 28 Jun 2024 09:00 GMT-3 to 11 Jul 2024 07:00 GMT-5

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Estimated Storm Impact Analysis

Real-time analysis of population and infrastructure exposure within the storm's wind field.

Radius: ~600 km
👥 Estimated Population at Risk
13.84Mpeople
🏥 Hospitals & Medical Centers
252facilities
🏕️ Evacuation Shelters & Centers
769centers
🏫 Schools & Critical Infrastructure
1846buildings
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Basic Information

Peak Category

Extratropical Cyclone

Minimum Pressure

932 hPa

Maximum Wind Speed

266 km/h

Region

West Pacific

Key Events

Formation

28 Jun 2024 09:00 GMT-3

8.9°N, -39.6°E

Dissipation

11 Jul 2024 07:00 GMT-5

43.1°N, -78.6°E

Frequently Asked Questions about Beryl

No, Beryl is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2024-07-11T12:00:00.000Z.
Beryl formed on 2024-06-28T12:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2024-07-11T12:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of extratropical.

Storm Timeline

Beryl at 43.1°N, 78.6°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Beryl at 43.0°N, 79.3°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Beryl at 42.9°N, 80.0°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Beryl at 42.8°N, 80.6°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)

Beryl at 42.7°N, 81.3°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)

Beryl at 42.5°N, 82.1°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)

Beryl at 42.2°N, 82.9°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)

Beryl at 41.9°N, 83.9°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)

Beryl at 41.5°N, 84.8°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Beryl at 41.0°N, 85.5°W as Extratropical Cyclone with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)

Beryl 2024: The Earliest Category 5 Hurricane on Record

Hurricane Beryl set an Atlantic record as the earliest Category 5 storm on record when it peaked on July 2, 2024. The cyclone formed on June 28, strengthened rapidly across the tropical Atlantic, and reached maximum sustained winds of 165 mph. Beryl brought destructive winds, storm surge, flooding rainfall, and major infrastructure damage across the Caribbean, Mexico, and the southern United States. The cyclone completed its lifecycle on July 11 after transitioning into a post-tropical system over North America.

Atlantic Genesis and Rapid Intensification: Beryl’s Record Early Season Development

Beryl began as a tropical wave that moved westward from the eastern tropical Atlantic before organizing into a tropical depression on June 28, 2024. The system developed a closed circulation and strengthened into Tropical Storm Beryl later that same day. Warm ocean waters, limited vertical wind shear, and favorable atmospheric conditions supported rapid strengthening as the cyclone continued westward.

Beryl became a hurricane on June 29 and reached major hurricane status on June 30, meaning it became a Category 3 or stronger system on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. The storm developed a compact, organized core as it moved toward the Caribbean, allowing it to intensify at an exceptional rate.

Beryl’s rapid intensification set multiple early-season records. The cyclone strengthened from a tropical depression into a major hurricane in less than three days, an unusually fast transition for a June system. By July 2, Beryl reached Category 5 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, becoming the earliest Atlantic Category 5 hurricane ever recorded.

At peak intensity, Beryl was located over the western tropical Atlantic with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph and a minimum central pressure of 934 mb. The storm reached this strength before entering the Caribbean, creating a significant threat for island communities along its projected path.

Caribbean Landfall Threats: Beryl’s Powerful Passage Through Island Nations

Beryl entered the eastern Caribbean as a major hurricane, bringing dangerous conditions to several island nations. The storm’s eyewall affected parts of the Windward Islands, producing hurricane-force winds, coastal flooding, power outages, and structural damage. Communities faced severe impacts as the cyclone moved through the region with a highly organized circulation.

Jamaica issued hurricane warnings and ordered evacuations as Beryl approached. The island experienced strong winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal impacts as the hurricane passed south of the country. Beryl maintained major hurricane strength during this phase, with its outer rainbands producing additional flooding and hazardous marine conditions.

After crossing the Caribbean, Beryl moved toward the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. Coastal communities prepared for strong winds, storm surge, and rainfall flooding as the hurricane approached. The system weakened before reaching land but remained a dangerous tropical cyclone during its passage over the peninsula.

The Caribbean phase of Beryl showed the destructive potential of an intense tropical cyclone across multiple islands. Wind damage, coastal flooding, transportation interruptions, and electrical disruptions affected communities along the storm’s route.

Gulf Approach and Texas Impact: Beryl’s Final Hurricane Landfall

After moving across the Yucatán Peninsula, Beryl entered the Gulf of Mexico and regained organization before approaching the Texas coast. The storm developed a broad circulation capable of producing damaging winds, heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and isolated tornado activity.

Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, on July 8 as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. The storm caused widespread power outages, fallen trees, damaged homes, and transportation disruptions across southeastern Texas. Houston and surrounding communities experienced significant impacts as strong winds and rainfall affected populated areas.

Emergency crews across Texas carried out rescue operations, debris removal, infrastructure assessments, and power restoration after landfall. Heavy rainfall continued inland as Beryl moved northeastward, extending flooding risks beyond the immediate coastal zone.

Even as a Category 1 storm, Beryl produced serious hazards across southeastern Texas. The combination of strong winds, saturated ground, and widespread rainfall contributed to prolonged disruptions after the hurricane moved inland.

Post-Tropical Transition and Scientific Record: Beryl’s Final Days Across North America

Following its Texas landfall, Beryl weakened while accelerating northeastward across the central United States. The cyclone became a tropical depression on July 9 and transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone, a system no longer retaining enough tropical characteristics to be classified as a tropical cyclone, later that day.

The remnants of Beryl continued moving through the eastern United States and into Canada before dissipating on July 11. During its final stage, the system was located near 43.1°N, 78.6°W, with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph and a central pressure near 1004 mb.

Beryl’s 14-day lifecycle spanned the tropical Atlantic, the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the northeastern United States. The storm developed from a tropical depression on June 28, reached Category 5 intensity on July 2 with winds of 165 mph and a central pressure of 934 mb, made a Category 1 landfall in Texas on July 8, became post-tropical on July 9, and dissipated on July 11.

The cyclone’s final position near 43.1°N, 78.6°W marked the end of its long northward track across the continent.

From its June 28 formation to its July 11 dissipation, Beryl’s wind field, pressure, and track were continuously documented by satellite, reconnaissance aircraft, and forecast models.