Alright, buckle up, weather warriors – it’s time to track Beryl, that rambunctious ex-hurricane who’s still making waves, quite literally, across the north. Even though Beryl’s strutting around as a post-tropical cyclone now, don’t let that fool you. She’s still got a few tricks up her sleeve, according to the always-entertaining National Weather Service.
Expect Beryl to keep dancing northeastward on Wednesday, bringing with her a chaotic ensemble of severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and potential flooding across the Midwest, the eastern Great Lakes, and the Northeast. Not to be a downer, but here comes the rain – 2 to 4 inches to be precise – drenching parts of the southern Great Lakes into central and northern New York and New England through Wednesday night. Oh, and did I mention a few tornadoes may RSVP to this weather party, primarily over western and central New York? Good times.
The flash flooding threat? You guessed it – it’s bigger than ever over parts of northeastern New York into northern Vermont and New Hampshire. Meanwhile, certain areas in the Lower Great Lakes are in for some potentially severe thunderstorm action. Cue the dramatic storm music.
Let’s rewind a bit. Beryl went full-on rogue on Monday, blasting southeast Texas with severe weather, resulting in at least four fatalities, submerged highways, closed oil ports, over 1,300 canceled flights, and leaving more than 2.7 million homes and businesses without power. Talk about a storm with commitment issues!
Before her demotion from hurricane royalty, Beryl was the season’s earliest Category 5 hurricane on record. She charged at Texas’s coastal town of Matagorda with sustained winds topping 80 mph, making her mark at 4 a.m. CT. It wasn’t just Texas; this tempest left a trail of destruction through the Caribbean last week, claiming at least 11 lives and wreaking havoc on infrastructure across several islands. Beryl, sweetie, you’ve outdone yourself – you even hit Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula early Friday morning. Busy bee, aren’t we?
Beryl Path Tracker
Want to know where Beryl’s headed next? This forecast track shows the most likely route of her center. But remember, she’s a free spirit – the center of the storm might veer off the shown path about 33% of the time. Click the dots to see when and where she plans her next appearance.
National Weather Radar
Beryl Spaghetti Models
Ah, the infamous spaghetti models. These illustrations showcase an array of forecasting tools and models – but remember, not all models are created equal. Think of this as the hurricane center’s selection of the finest sushi rolls: they only use the top-performing models to make those all-important forecasts.
Beryl Watches and Warnings
The National Hurricane Center has revealed a Flood Watch is in effect for certain areas. So, grab your rain boots and an umbrella – Beryl’s not done yet!
Well folks, whether you’re an armchair meteorologist or simply someone who enjoys a wild weather ride, Beryl’s storyline is one for the books. Like a true diva, she continues to command attention long after her headlining act. That’s the scoop on our stormy saga. Stay safe, and keep those weather apps handy!
