Beryl - as predicted

[Rob]

Hurricane Beryl's barometric pressure is rising, slowly lowing its intensity and has become a Cat 4 from the Cat 5 an hour ago. Hopefully we will see it decrease to a Cat 3 before noon tomorrow. Let's all hope for the best!

[Rumlover]

Does the Jamaican government do a good job of notifying residents and instruct them to prepare? I’ve messaged with some friends there today. They knew it was coming but no one seemed to concerned. Responses ranged from we will know better tomorrow, to what can you do, to i have to trust that God will take care of me. When Gilbert was still fresh on their minds they did take storms more seriously. Young folks thought the February storm was one of the worst they had seen. I think they are in for a big surprise. We are keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers. Stay safe Rob!

[Rob]

Does the Jamaican government do a good job of notifying residents and instruct them to prepare? I?ve messaged with some friends there today. They knew it was coming but no one seemed to concerned. Responses ranged from we will know better tomorrow, to what can you do, to i have to trust that God will take care of me. When Gilbert was still fresh on their minds they did take storms more seriously. Young folks thought the February storm was one of the worst they had seen. I think they are in for a big surprise. We are keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers. Stay safe Rob!

No. The government is having a meeting today to decide if they should implement national disaster plans. For instance, in the Observer today:

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024...loser-jamaica/

[Ratty2141]

Thinking of everyone in Jamaica and praying for the best outcome. Take care everyone. Take no chances and stay as safe as possible.

[JohnNYC]

Stay safe!

[Scott and Janet]

Stay safe and hopefully it will weaken...

[Rob]

Stay safe and hopefully it will weaken...

Watching the barometric pressure. It is about the best indicator of what to expect.

[BethAnn38]

Here now with two small children and freaking out! We’re right on the beach.

[McBriGuy]

May all you have safe passage through the storm.

[ukran1ans]

I'm hoping for the best for you guys! It looks like you're going to get a 'small' break where the eye is now looking to stay just south of the island.

Stay Safe!!!