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Hurricane Beryl In Jamaica
Expected Impact and Updates
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(All times are in Jamaica time)
July 3, 2024 | 8:00am | At 8:00am Jamaica time, the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 16.9 North, longitude 75.3 West. The hurricane is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph (35 km/h), and this general motion should continue through today, followed by a turn more toward the west tonight or Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl is expected to be passing near or over Jamaica's southern coastline, from east to west between 10:00am and 8:00pm today.
July 2, 2024 | 10:00pm | At 10:00pm Jamaica time, the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 16.2 North, longitude 72.7 West. The hurricane is moving toward the west-northwest near 22 mph (35 km/h), and this general motion should continue through Wednesday, followed by a turn more toward the west Wednesday night or Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Beryl will move rapidly across the central Caribbean Sea tonight and is forecasted to pass over or near Jamaica on Wednesday.
July 2, 2024: 7:00pm | Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared the entire island a disaster area for the next seven days as Jamaica braces for Hurricane Beryl. An island wide curfew will be in effect between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Holness made the announcement in a national broadcast Tuesday.
An evacuation order is also in effect for flood-prone and low-lying areas of Jamaica. Holness urged Jamaicans to cooperate with notices for evacuation when they are issued.
The PM also announced an allocation of $5 million for each of the 63 constituencies for emergency response.
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For almost 20 years, Jamaica has gone pretty much unscathed from the impact of Hurricane. Our last impactful encounter was in 2004 when the bands of hurricane Ivan hit us as a category 4, leaving us over $360 million in damages, 18,000 homeless people and mourning the loss of 17 loved ones. A total catastrophe. This is what has me shivering in my boots for the impending impact of Hurricane Beryl which is heading straight to us as a powerful category 4!
It is very rare, almost unheard of for Jamaica to experience impactful hurricanes so early on in the hurricane season. What makes Beryl so terrifying though, is how fast it is moving and the rate at which it is picking up strength.
According to the CNN Weather report, With the world warming as a result of human-caused climate change, Beryl's fast-rising power and early arrival are extremely unusual for the Atlantic hurricane season and are a concerning sign that this season will be far from normal.
Already, the storm has broken a number of records. Sunday saw the earliest major hurricane to reach Category 4 rank in June and the first in the Atlantic in 58 years. Major hurricanes are defined as ones that are classified as Category 3 or higher. Data from NOAA dating back to 1851 indicates that it is also the strongest hurricane ever recorded to cross through the southern Windward Islands, which are located near the eastern tip of the Caribbean Sea.
Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Carriacou, part of Grenada, on Monday, July 1st, 2024. According to Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, "In half an hour, Carriacou was flattened". Since hitting landfall several countries have been impacted. Thousands are still without power or are staying in temporary shelters in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and St. Lucia and 6 casualties has been reported thus far.
Because Jamaica has been lucky over the past few years to have hurricanes that were predicted to hit us divert and change paths, despite the warnings it took a while for locals to kick things in gear for hurricane preparation. With the impact and damages done to other islands circulating on social media, and no changes in direction in regard to its impact on Jamaica, it became evident that the possibility of this one hitting us is very likely.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called on Jamaicans to prepare for Hurricane Beryl, which prompted a hurricane watch on July 1. Emphasizing the importance of readiness, Holness highlighted the need for mental preparedness and assured that the Disaster Risk Management Act would guide the response. He reassured the availability of resources to manage the storm's impact and urged citizens to follow updates from credible sources like the Jamaica Information Service (JIS). Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie confirmed that shelters are on standby, while Meteorological Service Director Evan Thompson noted the hurricane's fluctuating strength. Various agencies, including the NWA, NWC, and JDF, were present at the briefing.
Check this link for a listing of shelters across the island.
This year’s hurricane season is shaping up to be particularly active, with Beryl being the second named Hurricane thus far, and the seasoned has just began. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) outlook from May predicted between eight and thirteen hurricanes, signaling an "extraordinary" season ahead.
Climate change is exacerbating the situation by creating more destructive hurricanes. A warmer atmosphere can retain more moisture, resulting in storms that produce heavier rainfall. This increased precipitation can lead to catastrophic flooding, heightening the risk and potential damage associated with these storms.
We will keep you updated on Hurricane Beryl as it heads to Jamaica.
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References & Sources For Hurricane Beryl In Jamaica
- Centre of Tropical Storm Beryl could pass 150 miles from Jamaica’s coastline but prepare for the worst — Met Service. (2024, June 29). Jamaica Observer. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/06/29/centre-tropical-storm-beryl-pass-150-miles-jamaicas-coastline-prepare-worst-met-service/
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