Beryl Intensifies to Category 1 Hurricane, Threatens Caribbean The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Tropical Storm Beryl to a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches the Caribbean Sea. The storm has sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and is expected to strengthen further before making landfall. Beryl is currently located about 1,200 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and is moving west-northwest at 16 mph (26 km/h). The storm is expected to pass near or over the islands of Guadeloupe, Dominica, and Martinique on Thursday night into Friday morning. Hurricane warnings have been issued for Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, and St. Lucia. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. Beryl is bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surge to the Caribbean. Residents in affected areas are urged to take precautions, including preparing emergency kits, securing loose objects, and evacuating from low-lying areas if necessary. Forecasters expect Beryl to continue strengthening as it moves through the Caribbean. By the time it reaches the eastern Caribbean islands, it is likely to be a Category 2 or 3 hurricane. The storm’s path is still uncertain beyond the Caribbean, but it could potentially threaten the Gulf Coast of the United States early next week. Residents in both the Caribbean and the Gulf Coast should stay abreast of the latest forecasts and heed the advice of local officials.Weather experts have reported that Tropical Storm Beryl has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane. The storm is predicted to reach the Lesser Antilles by Tuesday evening. The Hurricane Center has issued hurricane watches for Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Martinique. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and is moving west-northwest at 16 mph. Forecasters predict Beryl could become a major hurricane by the time it reaches the Caribbean Sea. Residents in the affected areas are urged to monitor the storm’s progress and follow instructions from local officials. The hurricane center advises residents to have an evacuation plan in place, secure loose objects, and stock up on emergency supplies.