Watches Issued In Caribbean For Future Ernesto

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H​urricane Beryl has become the first Category 5 hurricane of the season and the earliest hurricane of such strength on record.

Beryl is the earliest to reach Category 5 strength on record in the Atlantic, and reached the record earlier than the previous storm by more than two weeks. The previous earliest Category 5 was Hurricane Emily on July 16 during the hyperactive 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

B​eryl's rapid intensification and extreme intensity are likely due to record warm water temperatures.

Earlier today, B​eryl's center moved over Carriacou Island in the Grenadines with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, making Beryl a strong Category 4.

S​ee our full article at this link for more on where Beryl is headed next.