Good morning, Texas. Here’s your latest weather update on Tropical Storm Beryl, which made landfall in southeastern Texas early Monday.
The storm arrived with fierce winds reaching 75 mph and heavy rains, causing significant disruptions. Tragically, Beryl has claimed at least three lives, including two in Houston from falling trees and a third from drowning.
Beryl, initially a category 5 hurricane, wreaked havoc across the Caribbean and Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula before weakening as it hit Texas. As of now, the storm is moving northwest at 10 mph, with its center near Matagorda, around 95 miles south of Houston.
Though Beryl has weakened to a tropical storm and is expected to become a tropical depression, it continues to bring powerful winds and heavy rainfall to the region.
Flooded roads and fallen trees create hazardous conditions across Houston and southeastern Texas.Expect ongoing life-threatening storm surges and heavy rains, particularly along the coast. The National Hurricane Center reports that damaging winds are affecting coastal areas and strong winds are moving inland.
A tornado watch is in effect for over 7 million people, and conditions may continue to worsen as Beryl progresses through eastern Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley.
Power outages are widespread, with over 2.5 million homes and businesses without electricity. Flooding is severe, especially in Houston, where many roads are blocked by fallen trees and water. Oil refining operations are disrupted, impacting the nation’s largest oil and gas producer.
Residents should remain alert as Beryl continues its path and prepare for potential further flooding and wind damage. Stay tuned for updates and follow local advisories to stay safe.