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Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm, is causing devastation across the southeast Caribbean, leading to at least two deaths in Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The storm is expected to reach Jamaica by Wednesday, with potential hurricane conditions. The storm made landfall on Carriacou, flattening the island in just 30 minutes, and causing extreme damage in neighboring islands. The storm passed over other islands, causing immense destruction with one reported death.
Beryl is an anomaly in what is already an unusually active storm season, as it is the first Atlantic storm to reach Category 5 strength so early in the season. The storm strengthened rapidly due to above-average sea surface temperatures, becoming the third major hurricane in the Atlantic in June. Barbados was spared the worst of the storm, with only minor damage reported.
Across the eastern Caribbean, residents have been preparing for the storm over the weekend, stocking up on supplies and boarding up homes. The storm has left a trail of destruction in its path, with extensive damage reported on several islands. Officials are assessing the full extent of the damage, with hundreds of homes, schools, and churches severely impacted. The storm has left many without power and communication, making relief efforts difficult. The quick escalation of Beryl into a major hurricane is a rare occurrence, with officials closely monitoring its path as it continues to move westward.
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