Hurricane Beryl Ravages Texas Coast, Leaving Widespread Damage and Power Outages
July 8, 2024
Tropical Storm Beryl has unleashed heavy rains and powerful winds along the Texas coast, leading to widespread power outages affecting nearly 3 million homes and businesses. Streets are inundated with rapidly rising waters, prompting urgent rescue efforts as first responders work tirelessly to aid stranded residents.
Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, early Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, according to AccuWeather meteorologists. The storm’s powerful winds and storm surge pushed several feet of water into coastal areas killing at least three people. The National Hurricane Center said Monday evening, the storm moved east and later weakened to a tropical depression.
