'Better to be safe than sorry' | Padre Islanders prep for Hurricane Beryl

'Better to be safe than sorry' | Padre Islanders prep for Hurricane Beryl

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Friday, Padre Island homeowners were taking action to prepare for whatever Hurricane Beryl may bring. 3NEWS spoke to a couple of homeowners that say they began to board their windows up because of the uncertainty right now. Not knowing where exactly Beryl will make landfall is putting them on edge.  Many residents said it’s better to be safe than sorry. Branden Green said he first started getting calls about putting…

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Hurricane Beryl is likely to hit the Texas coast Monday. Exactly where remains uncertain.

Hurricane Beryl is likely to hit the Texas coast Monday. Exactly where remains uncertain.

We’re testing using AI-powered tools to provide an audio version of this story. While this audio recording is machine-generated, the story was written by human journalists. Read more on our AI policy. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texans need to prepare for Hurricane Beryl, which is likely to make landfall on the state’s coast as a Category 1…

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Hurricane Beryl is on a path to hit the Texas coast Monday

Hurricane Beryl is on a path to hit the Texas coast Monday

We’re testing using AI-powered tools to provide an audio version of this story. While this audio recording is machine-generated, the story was written by human journalists. Read more on our AI policy. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texans need to prepare for Hurricane Beryl, which is likely to make landfall on the state’s coast as a Category 1…

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SA organizations prepare for Hurricane Beryl response

SA organizations prepare for Hurricane Beryl response

The Salvation Army San Antonio said it’s likely it will serve as a command center for the organization during the storm’s aftermath. SAN ANTONIO — With portions of South Texas now within the forecast cone of Hurricane Beryl, Governor Greg Abbott issued an advisory notice to the 39 Texas Emergency Management Council Agencies to prepare to support hurricane response and recovery. While it is still unclear the impact the storm will have on the state, the…

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Texas increases readiness level as Tropical Storm Beryl heads toward Gulf of Mexico

Texas increases readiness level as Tropical Storm Beryl heads toward Gulf of Mexico

Beryl’s forecast cone includes much of Texas, with impacts possible early next week. AUSTIN, Texas — As Tropical Storm Beryl continues its track toward Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has called for an escalated response in preparation. Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase its readiness level ahead of Beryl’s potential landfall. Abbott also asked TDEM to ready the state’s emergency response resources for possible deployment. While there’s still uncertainty in Beryl’s…

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'A serious weather event is coming' | Texas increases readiness level ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl

'A serious weather event is coming' | Texas increases readiness level ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl

Beryl’s forecast cone includes much of Texas, with impacts possible early next week. AUSTIN, Texas — As Tropical Storm Beryl continues its track toward Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has called for an escalated response in preparation. Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase its readiness level ahead of Beryl’s potential landfall. Abbott also asked TDEM to ready the state’s emergency response resources for possible deployment. While there’s still uncertainty in Beryl’s…

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Texas increases readiness level as Hurricane Beryl heads toward Gulf of Mexico

Texas increases readiness level as Hurricane Beryl heads toward Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Beryl’s forecast cone includes much of Texas, with impacts possible early next week. While there’s still uncertainty in Beryl’s track, there’s increasing confidence that the storm will have impacts on Texas by early next week. “Texas continues to closely monitor weather conditions to protect the safety and well-being of Texans,” Abbott said. Here’s a full list of resources currently prepared for deployment: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service: Up to 200 Search and Rescue personnel,…

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Will Hurricane Beryl make its way to Austin? Forecasters say right now it depends.

Will Hurricane Beryl make its way to Austin? Forecasters say right now it depends.

Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall as a Category 2 storm east of Tulum on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on Friday, could make its way to Austin early next week, the storm’s latest forecast path shows. The city and its surrounding area appear within the northernmost boundary of the National Hurricane Center’s forecast. But meteorologists with the National Weather Service said the storm’s path is subject to change. “Once the storm is back over the water, after…

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Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico, may be headed toward Texas

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico, may be headed toward Texas

All eyes are on the gulf and southeast Texas as the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Windward Islands of the Caribbean so early in the season makes landfall in the Yucatán Peninsula Friday morning. Hurricane Beryl carved a life-threatening path of destruction across Jamaica with sustained winds of up to 140 miles an hour. The full assessment of the impact is still considered days away due to loss of communication and the difficulty…

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Latest map shows Hurricane Beryl path takes aim for Texas

Latest map shows Hurricane Beryl path takes aim for Texas

As Hurricane Beryl makes it way across the Yucatan Peninsula Friday and into the Gulf of Mexico this weekend, odds that Texas will see the impacts of the hurricane are increasing. While the hurricane is expected to weaken to a tropical storm as it crosses into the Gulf by Saturday, it’s slated to pick up some strength and reform into a hurricane by Sunday. Hurricane Beryl has already set records as being the earliest Category…

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Local organizations prepare for Hurricane Beryl response

Local organizations prepare for Hurricane Beryl response

The Salvation Army San Antonio said it is likely it will serve as a command center for the organization during the aftermath of the storm. SAN ANTONIO — As portions of South Texas are now within the forecast cone of Hurricane Beryl, Governor Greg Abbott issued an advisory notice to the 39 Texas Emergency Management Council Agencies to prepare to support hurricane response and recovery. While it is still unclear the impact the storm will…

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WEATHER IMPACT | With 7 a.m. update, Hurricane Beryl remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 145 mph

WEATHER IMPACT | With 7 a.m. update, Hurricane Beryl remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 145 mph

The storm is expected to hit Jamaica on Wednesday. The AP is reporting that at least six people have been killed in the storm. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Wednesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people. A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac and for Haiti’s entire southern coast….

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7 A.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 145 mph | See latest track

7 A.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 145 mph | See latest track

The storm is expected to hit Jamaica on Wednesday. The AP is reporting that at least six people have been killed in the storm. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Wednesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people. A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac and for Haiti’s entire southern coast….

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4 A.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 145 mph | See latest track

4 A.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 145 mph | See latest track

The storm is expected to hit Jamaica on Wednesday. The AP is reporting that at least six people have been killed in the storm. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people. A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac and for Haiti’s entire southern coast….

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7 P.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 150 mph | See latest track

7 P.M. BERYL UPDATE: Hurricane remains a Cat. 4 storm, winds at 150 mph | See latest track

The storm was heading toward Jamaica on Tuesday. The AP is reporting that at least six people have been killed in the storm. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people. A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac and for Haiti’s entire southern coast. Beryl…

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