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09:01:11
Roofs reported damaged in several villages
Damage Roof, Calder Village
Hurricane Beryl’s high winds have caused several house roofs to partially collapse or sustain damage.
Videos show the horror already occurring in the Grenadines and on St. Vincent’s mainland.
House roofs have been reported damaged in Canouan, Union Island, and the village of Calder, located on the east coast.
08:28:53
Rough seas and strong winds have begun to affect the island
North East Coast (Sandy Bay Village)
Rough seas have begun to batter the Grenadine Islands as Hurricane Beryl is set to impact the island on Monday as a Category 4 hurricane.
Reports have indicated rough seas extending from Union Island to Bequia. Meanwhile, NEMO reported at 8 a.m. that extremely rough seas are currently affecting the east coast of St. Vincent.
“If you are still along the east coast, please move now, as this is just the beginning of the worst part of Beryl.”
The met office on Monday stated that marine conditions are expected to be very rough and hazardous, with sea-swells exceeding 4.0 m (13 ft) and possibly higher ~8.0 m (26 ft), near the centre of ‘Beryl’ during Monday.
Large, destructive waves and swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. These will create unsafe conditions for small-craft operators and fishermen.
08:10:37
Beryl returns to category 4 as it inches closer to SVG
A hurricane warning remains in effect for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)
A hurricane warning, in this case means that hurricane conditions are imminent.
At 8 am, Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 12.0° North; longitude 60.5° West, or approximately 90 miles (165 kilometers) south south east of SVG. Hurricane Beryl is moving toward the west north west at 20 mph (31 km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h). Minimum Central Pressure is 959mb or 28.32 inches. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205km). All preparations to protect life and property should be completed.
Possible Impacts:Maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) are expected from early Monday.
Rainfall accumulations of 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150mm) are likely across St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A flash-flood Warning remains in effect. Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides or near rivers and streams should take action to protect life and property.
Marine conditions are expected to be very rough and hazardous with sea-swells exceeding 4.0m (13ft) and possibly higher ~8.0m (26ft), near the center of ‘Beryl’ during Monday. Large and destructive waves/swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. These will create unsafe conditions for small-craft operators and fishermen.
A High-Surf Warning and Small-Craft Warning remains in effect. Small craft operators are advised to remain in port. Sea-bathers and other users of the sea are advised to stay out of the water.
Another disturbance is located over the Eastern Atlantic, with a 60% chance of development, and a depression is likely as it tracks near our area by Wednesday. Be Prepared!!
07:56:12
Major Hurricane Beryl inches closer to St Vincent (SVG)
Hurricane Beryl, a category 3 hurricane, is now inching closer to St. Vincent (SVG) after downing trees, power lines, and damaging several house roofs on the island of Barbados.
At 5 a.m., the SVG Met office stated that Beryl is near latitude 11.7° North and longitude 59.9° West, or approximately 140 miles (225 kilometres) east, south, and east of SVG. Hurricane Beryl is moving westward at 20 mph (31 km/h), with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h). Minimum central pressure is 965 mb, or 28.50 inches.
The island is likely to experience maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (215 km/h) through Monday.
The Met Office said rainfall accumulations of 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) are likely across St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A flash-flood warning remains in effect.
Marine conditions are expected to be very rough and hazardous, with sea-swells exceeding 4.0 m (13 ft) and possibly higher ~8.0 m (26 ft), near the centre of ‘Beryl’ during Monday.
There have been no reports of damage from earlier feeder bans associated with Beryl.
On Monday, July 1, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO stated that 1,117 people are in 49 shelters across the country.
05:15:44
Power outages across SVG
Several communities across SVG are now without electricity due to Hurricane Beryl’s impact on the island.
Barbados Radar Imagery at 2 a.m. shows the eye of Major Hurricane Beryl, now located 184 miles ESE of SVG.
Feeder bands associated with this system have already begun to affect SVG with showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.
At 12:50 a.m., a wind gust of 40 mph was recorded at the automated weather station at AIA.
02:22:53
Hurricane Beryl fluctuates in intensity now a cat-3
Hurricane Beryl has fluctuated in intensity and is now a category 3 hurricane with winds of 120 mph.
The National Hurricane Centre, in its 2 a.m. update, says the core of the hurricane will be felt in SVG and Grenada on Monday morning.
Beryl remains a dangerous hurricane, even with the fluctuations in intensity.
The calm is over, and the outer rain bands of Hurricane Beryl, a dangerous category 4 hurricane, have begun to affect St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
At 11 p.m., the SVG Met office stated that Beryl was located near latitude 11.5° north and longitude 58.1° west, or approximately 245 miles (390 kilometres) east, south, and east of SVG.
Overnight, the island is likely to experience 39–73 mph (68–118 mph), with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) expected from early Monday.
On early Monday, July 1, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO stated that 1,032 people are in 41 shelters across the country.
Residents on Bequia, the largest Grenadine island, reported to the St. Vincent Times that they have been experiencing bursts of gusty winds since midnight, and seas have begun to surge.
According to the National Hurricane Centre, the highest core risk is in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada, beginning early Monday morning.
Hurricane Beryl, a major hurricane, is now inching closer to St. Vincent (SVG) after downing trees, power lines, and damaging several house roofs on the island of Barbados.
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