5PM AST 6/29: #Beryl is now a hurricane and is forecast to intensify quickly. Expected to bring life-threatening winds and storm sure to the Windward Islands as a major hurricane. A hurricane warning is now in effect for the island of Barbados. For the latest https://t.co/Wq6ZtKgfeH
Rapid intensification day 1 in the books for #Beryl, 35 to 75 mph in 24 hr. Real-time verification: first advisory forecast valid 2 pm today was 45 mph, when it was actually 20 mph stronger. Don’t be surprised if 2 pm Sun it’s even stronger than latest forecast 105 mph.