The governor of the state of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama Espinosa, reported through her social networks about the update of Hurricane Beryl, which has been classified again as category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
So far, the state remains on Blue Alert due to the approach of the phenomenon, although it does not represent an imminent danger for the Mexican Caribbean.
In her message, the governor urged the population to stay informed and alert through official means.
⚠️ ¡Importante Beryl Huracán Categoría 4! 🌀🔵 Continuamos en Alerta Azul por el acercamiento del Huracán Beryl categoría 4.
— Mara Lezama (@MaraLezama) July 1, 2024
Beryl se ha intensificado nuevamente a huracán de categoría 4 en la escala Saffir-Simpson, su centro se localiza a 100 km al este de Granada y a 2,945 km… pic.twitter.com/3F62Cqnwxl
According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, Beryl is approaching south of the Windward Islands and is expected to make landfall around noon today.
In a statement, the U.S. National Hurricane Center classified this situation as “extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.”
Jul 1 10AM AST Position: #Beryl is nearing the southern Windward Islands and expected to make landfall within the next hour or two. This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Take action now to protect your life! Visit https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ for more info pic.twitter.com/np3UjNI9oP
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) July 1, 2024
The state of Quintana Roo, especially coastal areas such as Cancún and Chetumal, remains on Blue Alert, indicating minimal danger. As Beryl continues its westward path, it is expected to affect multiple Caribbean islands before reaching the Yucatan Peninsula.
Huracán #Beryl se intensificó nuevamente a categoría 4 con vientos sostenidos de 215 km/h.
— SkyAlert Storm (@SkyAlertStorm) July 1, 2024
Esta mañana estará impactando directamente San Vicente & Granadinas🇻🇨 y Granada🇬🇩
La trayectoria se mantiene sin cambios con rumbo a la Península de Yucatán para este jueves por la noche… pic.twitter.com/OOaXgeJHOf
“Although there is currently no immediate danger for Quintana Roo, it is crucial to be prepared and attentive to any updates,” concluded Governor Mara Lezama.
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