Experts say Beryl is the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic hurricane basin.
The already powerful Hurricane Beryl has turned into an even stronger and more dangerous Category 5 hurricane. Forecasters say the storm is expected to make its way into the Gulf of Mexico and could threaten parts of Texas.
When the storm made landfall on the island of Grenada on Monday, its powerful winds ripped off doors, windows and roofs on homes, littered streets with downed trees and power lines, and killed at least one person, according to the Associated Press. A Category 1 hurricane packs top sustained winds of 74 to 95 mph, while a Category 5 hurricane generates sustained winds as high as 157 mph or stronger.
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