Hurricane Beryl (2024)

Name: Hurricane Beryl
Start: 2024
Location: Atlantic Ocean

Category 5 Atlantic Hurricane • Peak winds: 165 mph (265 km/h)

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🌀 Category 5

Hurricane Beryl reached Category 5 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

💨 165 mph

Peak sustained winds of 165 mph (265 km/h).

🌊 Atlantic Basin

Formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2024 hurricane season.

📍 Track History

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About Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl became the earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record in July 2024.

Storm Statistics

Name: Beryl
Year: 2024
Peak Category: 5 (Saffir-Simpson Scale)
Peak Winds: 165 mph (265 km/h)
Basin: Atlantic

Understanding Hurricane Categories

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes from 1 to 5 based on sustained wind speed. Category 5 storms like Beryl have winds of 157+ mph and cause catastrophic damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hurricane Beryl occur?

Hurricane Beryl formed during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

How strong was Hurricane Beryl?

Hurricane Beryl reached Category 5 intensity with peak sustained winds of 165 mph.

Where did Hurricane Beryl make landfall?

For detailed track and landfall information about Hurricane Beryl, check our storm tracker and historical hurricane data.