Tropical Storm Beryl is intensifying as it moves closer to the Texas coast, with maximum sustained winds currently at 65 mph. The storm, located 195 miles southeast of Corpus Christi, is showing signs of becoming more organized, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center.
Outer bands of the storm are already affecting the Texas coast, bringing heavy showers and thunderstorms. Beryl's forward speed has slowed down to 10 mph from 12 mph, and it is expected to regain hurricane strength later today.
The storm is projected to shift its course towards the north-northwest this afternoon, followed by a turn towards the north on Monday. Landfall on the middle Texas coast is anticipated early Monday, with the NHC warning of the potential for a category 2 hurricane landfall.
Several warnings and watches are in effect for various parts of the Texas coast:
- Storm surge warning for the north entrance of the Padre Island National Seashore to Sabine Pass, including Corpus Christi Bay, Matagorda Bay, and Galveston Bay
- Hurricane warning for the Texas coast from Baffin Bay northward to San Luis Pass
- Hurricane watch for the Texas coast north of San Luis Pass to Galveston Island
- Tropical storm warning for the Texas coast south of Baffin Bay to the mouth of the Rio Grande, the Texas coast north of San Luis Pass to Sabine Pass, and the northeastern coast of mainland Mexico from Barra el Mezquital to the mouth of the Rio Grande River
- Storm surge watch for north of Baffin Bay to the north entrance of the Padre Island National Seashore
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed about the storm's progress and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Stay tuned for further updates as Tropical Storm Beryl continues to develop and move towards the Texas coast.
