Tropical wave has potential for development

A tropical wave moving westward has a 20% chance of development. Initially, the environment will be hostile for development through August 1st, with unfavorable conditions such as wind shear, Saharan Dust, and the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO). However, after Aug. 1, conditions may become more conducive to development.

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas

Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, with sustained winds of 80 mph early Monday morning, the National Hurricane Center said. The Category 1 storm is currently producing potentially deadly storm surge and strong winds which could bring the area flash and urban flooding.

Hurricane Beryl headed toward Jamaica, Cayman Islands

Hurricane Beryl remains a powerful and devastating hurricane -- and is expected to reach Jamaica and the Cayman Islands on Wednesday, bringing with it hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surge, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding. It's expected to reach Souther Hispaniola late Wednesday, on its way toward Yucatan Peninsula and Belize.

Where is Hurricane Beryl headed next?

Hurricane Beryl continues to pummel the Caribbean as a rare Category 5 hurricane with estimated winds of 160 mph on Tuesday – the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and the earliest Category 5 on record, according to the National Hurricane Center. Here's where it is headed next.