Texas coast braces for potential hit by Beryl. Storm is expected to regain hurricane strength
SUMMARY
Texas officials are urging coastal residents to prepare for Hurricane Beryl, expected to regain strength in the Gulf of Mexico and make landfall on the Texas coast Monday. Currently a tropical storm, Beryl could become a Category 1 hurricane, bringing dangerous storm surges, high winds, and heavy rains. The storm has already caused 11 deaths in the Caribbean and significant damage in Mexico. Hurricane and storm surge watches are in effect from the Rio Grande to San Luis Pass. Voluntary evacuations and pre-emptive disaster declarations have been issued in low-lying areas, and officials are advising residents to secure their homes.
