Tropical Storm Beryl Upgraded To Category 1 Hurricane In Texas, 2 Million Without Power Around Houston
Tropical storm Beryl has been re-classified as a category one hurricane as it makes landfall in Texas on Monday.
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The reclassification of Beryl has to do with the change in pressure. Originally, the pressure was gauged at 992 millibars. Now, it is measured to have a pressure of 988 millibars. When the pressure gets lower, the winds get stronger.
The storm made landfall in the Houston-Galveston area of Texas on Monday. Texans are expected to receive anywhere from five to ten inches of rain. The storm has already made its way through Mexico causing massive floods and destruction. On Friday, Beryl created massive destruction in several Caribbean islands, including Grenada, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines.
The National Hurricane Center Twitter account posted a map of where the damage is expected to take place.
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The NHC Storm Surge Twitter account also encouraged residents of Texas to follow emergency guidelines.
According to the 'Associated Press,' over 2 million homes and businesses in the Houston area are without power, CenterPoint Energy officials said. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reported crews cannot restore electricity until the wind dies down.