Tropics Update: Beryl marching towards Texas coast

AUSTIN, Texas — JULY 6 | 7 PM UPDATE

Beryl is still a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico with 60 mph winds.

It is still expected to strengthen into a hurricane before landfall early Monday morning near Corpus Christi to Matagorda. Hurricane & tropical storm warnings are already out for areas along the Texas coast.

These areas will potentially experience tropical storm to hurricane-force winds. Storm surge warnings are also out for some of these same areas as 3-5 feet of coastal inundation could occur.

Not out of the possibility that it could strengthen even stronger than forecast are anticipating. If you know anyone living along the coast, tell them to be hurricane prepared.

CENTRAL TEXAS IMPACTS

Beryl is expected to make landfall along the coast early Monday morning, and outer rain bands could start moving into the Central Texas later in the morning. The heaviest rain will try to move in during the afternoon and evening hours Monday.

The heaviest rainfall axis will be based on the areas that are directly in the path or just to the east of Beryl. A level 3 of 4 flooding risk due to excessive rainfall is already out for areas near US 77. A level 2 of 4 for the I-35 corridor in Central Texas.

Sadly, with the region liking being on the west side of the system, the heaviest rainfall will mainly stay to our east. There will be a sharp rain gradient with this system. The eastern parts of the region could see 2-4 with as much as 5-10 inches of rainfall. Areas towards the Hill Country could see little to nothing.

Also with the center of Beryl passing close US 77/I-45, 40-60 mph wind gusts are likely with even higher gusts possible. This could do damage to power lines and trees causing power outages. You’ll want to be prepared for the possibility of not having electricity, so stock up on batteries, flashlights, etc.

Any shift in the track of Beryl will be crucial for our forecast so continue to check back for more updates.