Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds, is set to hit the Windward Islands tonight or early Monday, marking the earliest major hurricane in the Atlantic in 58 years. Experts attribute this early storm to warm Atlantic waters and reduced wind shear. Barbados, Saint Lucia, and other islands have issued warnings and precautions for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges, affecting regional events like the T20 World Cup. Beryl's rapid intensification underscores concerns for a turbulent hurricane season ahead.
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Hurricane Beryl intensifies into an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm (CNN)
Beryl expected to bring life-threatening conditions to Caribbean (NBC)
Hurricane Beryl becomes “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm as it nears Caribbean islands (CBS)
