Metereological Service - Bulletin 16, Plus More Information

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Message from Richard Thompson the Head of ODPEM
As Hurricane Beryl heads for Jamaica persons in low-lying and flood prone areas are asked to head to their nearest shelters

Press Release From The Metereological Service. July 3, 2023. 0800 EST

A Hurricane Warning remains in effect as Hurricane Beryl continues to make its way towards Jamaica with
the following dangerous effects of a hurricane:

• Dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves, and
• Average winds of at least 119 km/h (74 mph).

 
At 7:00 a.m. the eye of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 16.9 degrees North, l
ongitude 75.3degrees West. This is about 145km (90miles) east-southeast of Morant Point,
or 200 km (125 miles) east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica.

Beryl is moving toward the west-northwest near 31 km/h (20mph) and this general motion should
continue through today, followed by a turn more toward the west tonight or Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased slightly to near 230 km/h (145 mph), with higher gusts; hence,
Beryl remains a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some weakening
is forecast during the next day or two; however, Beryl is forecast to be at or near major
hurricane intensity when it reaches Jamaica later today and the Cayman Islands tonight or early
Thursday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 75 km (45 miles) from the centre and
tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 295 km (185 miles).

The eye of Hurricane Beryl is expected to continue moving quickly towards the southeastern coast of
Jamaica this morning. On its forecast track, the centre of the hurricane is expected to be passing
near or over the island’s southern coastline, from east to west, between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. today.

The outer bands of Beryl have already been affecting sections of Jamaica. Rainfall associated with
the core of the hurricane should, however, be impacting the eastern end of the island within the next
couple of hours. Rainfall totals of 100-200 millimetres (4-8 inches) are forecast for most areas over the
period, with higher amounts in higher elevations.

Strong winds, reaching near tropical storm force, are expected to reach Jamaica as early as 9:00 this
morning. These will quickly increase to near hurricane strength as the centre of Beryl remains close
to the island throughout the day.

Dangerous storm surges raising water levels by as much as 2-3 metres (6-9 feet), and battering waves,
will also be generated along coastal areas of the island.

The Meteorological Service continues to monitor the progress of Hurricane Beryl and all interests are
encouraged to pay special attention to further Releases. 
 

The next Bulletin on this system will be issued at 11:00 a.m. today. 

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