ST. GEORGE, Grenada: Hurricane Beryl brought devastating winds and heavy rain to several Caribbean islands on Monday (Jul 1) as the earliest-ever Category 4 storm churned westward.
Carriacou Island, which is part of Grenada, took a direct hit on Monday morning from the storm’s “extremely dangerous eyewall,” with sustained winds at upwards of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
Nearby islands, including Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, also experienced “catastrophic winds and life-threatening storm surge” according to the NHC.
Video obtained by AFP from St. George’s in Grenada showed heavy downpours with trees buffeted by gusts.
Posting a video showing large waves, the Office of the Prime Minister of Grenada wrote on Facebook that the tri-island state was “experiencing intense winds and damage”.
“This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation,” the NHC said. “Residents should not leave their shelter and remain in place through the passage of these life-threatening conditions”.
