Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall in Mexico
Strong Category 2 Hurricane Impacts Tourist Area
Key Points:
- Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Tulum, Mexico, as a Category 2 hurricane with 110 mph winds.
- The storm is expected to bring strong winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall to the Yucatán Peninsula.
- Hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surge are expected over portions of the peninsula beginning tonight.
Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico on Friday morning as a Category 2 storm after spending this past week threatening the region. The storm made landfall near the popular tourist area of Tulum with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph and is roughly 215 miles east of Tulum.
The storm system is expected to produce strong winds, a dangerous storm surge, and damaging winds on the coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Hurricane-force winds, dangerous storm surge, and heavy rainfall are expected over portions of the Yucatán Peninsula beginning tonight.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take precautions and follow the instructions of local officials. Evacuations may be ordered in some areas.
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