The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a warning about the potential for Tropical Storm Beryl to strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane before making landfall in Texas. "Beryl is expected to become a hurricane before landfall. Preparations should be completed quickly in Texas," the entity stated on its social media account.
Currently, Beryl has maximum sustained winds of 65 miles per hour and is located 195 miles southeast of Corpus Christi, according to the NHC's 11:00 am ET update. Its forward speed has decreased from 12 mph to 10 mph, and some of its outer bands are beginning to reach the Texas coast in the form of brief heavy showers and thunderstorms.
Most of the Texas coast is under a hurricane watch, with the cyclonic event expected to make landfall early Monday. The hurricane warning extends from Baffin Bay, south of Corpus Christi, to Sargent, south of Houston.
Texas authorities have warned coastal residents to prepare for potential flooding, heavy rains, and strong winds. Acting Governor Dan Patrick, who is filling in while Governor Greg Abbott is on a trip to Taiwan, issued a preemptive disaster declaration for 121 counties.
Meanwhile, the White House announced on Sunday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had dispatched emergency response teams, search and rescue units, bottled water, and other resources along the coast.
Tropical Storm Beryl's Impact on Texas
Here are some frequently asked questions about the potential impact of Tropical Storm Beryl on Texas, as well as the preparations being made to address it.
What measures are being taken by Texas authorities?
Acting Governor Dan Patrick has issued a preemptive disaster declaration for 121 counties and warned residents to prepare for flooding, heavy rains, and strong winds.
What resources has the Federal Government provided?
The White House stated that FEMA has sent emergency response teams, search and rescue units, bottled water, and other resources to the Texas coast.
Where is Beryl currently located?
As of the latest update, Beryl is 195 miles southeast of Corpus Christi with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph.
When is Beryl expected to make landfall?
Beryl is expected to make landfall early Monday, with most of the Texas coast under a hurricane watch.