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Local sources from Cuba: CNN, ABC News.
UK coverage: The Independent.

Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm with 155mph winds, has left a trail of destruction in its wake as it heads towards Jamaica. The storm has claimed at least seven lives in Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and northern Venezuela. In Grenada, Carriacou Island was flattened within half an hour of the storm making landfall in the Windward Islands. The storm is expected to bring up to three feet of storm surge to Hispaniola and is set to reach Jamaica on Wednesday. The Cayman Islands and Texas are also preparing for the storm’s impact later this week.

According to a CNN report, American newlyweds Casey and Warner Haley, who are currently in Montego Bay, Jamaica for their honeymoon, are trapped in the country as Hurricane Beryl approaches. They attempted to find a flight back to the US but were turned away as all flights were fully booked. The Sangster International Airport is set to shut down at 11:59 p.m. tonight, leaving no more flights in or out until further notice. The couple described the scene at the airport as resembling a doomsday movie. They also encountered a frenzy at the grocery store, with food running out and long lines. Concerned about being stranded, they returned to their resort and bought supplies from the gift shop. The couple estimated that around 200 people may still be in their hotel, and they have yet to be informed of a safety plan.

ABC News reports that Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has declared the entire island a disaster area as a precautionary measure. He has also implemented a curfew from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Hurricane Beryl, although downgraded from Category 5 to Category 4, still poses a significant threat with sustained winds of 155 mph. The storm has already caused six deaths in the Caribbean. The forecast predicts that Beryl will continue to weaken as it moves through the Caribbean Sea, but it is still expected to be a major hurricane when it reaches Jamaica. The authorities in Jamaica have closed three airports in anticipation of the storm, and they will remain closed until Wednesday. The storm has caused extensive damage in Grenada, with schools, homes, buildings, and farmland all affected. The island of Union, part of San Vicente and the Grenadines, saw 90% of its houses destroyed or severely damaged, and the roof of the Union Island airport was torn off by the hurricane’s winds.

As Hurricane Beryl approaches Jamaica, residents are bracing for heavy rainfall, with accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected throughout the mountainous island. This could lead to flash flooding in vulnerable areas. The storm is slightly shifting northward, bringing it dangerously close to the coast of Jamaica. The worst impacts are projected to pass south of the island, but there is still a possibility of heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surge in the current path. Beryl is expected to weaken to a Category 2 storm by the time it reaches Jamaica on Wednesday. The storm will then continue its path through the Caribbean Sea, possibly making a second impact along the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico later in the week. The region is already recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Alberto and Tropical Storm Chris. Beryl is forecasted to weaken further as it moves towards eastern Mexico next weekend.

In summary, Hurricane Beryl has left a devastating mark on Grenada and is now heading towards Jamaica. The storm has caused loss of life and significant damage in its path. American newlyweds are among those trapped in Jamaica, unable to find a flight back home. The island has been declared a disaster area, and a curfew has been implemented. As the storm approaches, residents are preparing for heavy rainfall and potential flooding. The storm is expected to weaken but still poses a significant threat to Jamaica. The region is also bracing for the impacts of a second storm, following the recent passage of Hurricane Alberto and Tropical Storm Chris. The coming days will be critical as Jamaica and other affected areas navigate the challenges brought by Hurricane Beryl.