Hurricane Beryl is the earliest Atlantic Category 5 hurricane on record and the strongest storm ever recorded in July.
Category 4 Hurricane Beryl has been snapped from space as it barrels toward the Caribbean.This image of the behemoth storm was captured by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick from the International Space Station on July 1.At the time of the picture being taken, the storm was a Category 4 hurricane, having rapidly intensified over only a few days since the weekend. With wind speeds of around 130 miles per hour, it wreaked havoc through the Caribbean, claiming seven lives.
'Devastating hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surge, and damaging waves are expected in portions of Jamaica beginning this afternoon and in the Cayman Islands early on Thursday. Residents in these areas should listen to local government and emergency management officials for preparedness and/or evacuation orders,' the NHC said on Wednesday.
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