WEATHER IMPACT | 10 P.M. UPDATE: Tropical Storm Beryl expected to make landfall as hurricane on Texas Gulf Coast (2024)

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Where is Beryl expected to make landfall in Texas? ›

The National Weather Service office in Dickinson, Texas, said a likely area of landfall is the east side of Matagorda Bay, an area nearly halfway between Corpus Christi and Galveston. Timing for landfall from the hurricane center and the weather service has not been any more precise than "overnight" and "early Monday."

The rotating center of Beryl made a morning landfall at 4 a.m. Monday, but the storm's outer bands of rain clouds had started harassing the Texas Gulf Coast on Sunday.

According to the NHC, Hurricane Beryl made landfall over Matagorda, Texas at 4 a.m. (9 a.m. UTC) as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained wind speeds of 80 mph and a minimum central pressure of 979 millibars (mb).

The National Hurricane Center predicts that Beryl will intensify and make landfall along the mid-Texas coast as a hurricane late Sunday and Monday. Texans are urged to make final preparations as Hurricane Beryl approaches the Gulf Coast. Heavy rain, localized flooding, and potential tornadoes are expected across Texas.

July 7, 2024 - 14:00 (EDT) - Update 16

Beryl is forecast to bring damaging hurricane-force winds to portions of the Texas coast tonight and early Monday. Flash and urban flooding is expected across portions of the middle and upper Texas Gulf Coast and eastern Texas through Monday night.

Beryl hit the southern United States on Monday morning as a category one hurricane, but it has since been downgraded to a tropical depression. Officials warned of destructive winds, up to 15in (38cm) of rain and "life-threatening" storm surges.

In its final landfall, Beryl hit Texas as a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph sustained winds. It maintained that intensity over the Matagorda and Houston areas for hours, resulting in a massive power outage for more than 2.7 million people.

The weather in Dallas will slightly be impacted by the hurricane making its way toward Louisiana as the increased moisture in the air will cause higher humidity and more chances for rain.

Key Takeaways: Beryl will make landfall along the Texas coast by early week as a hurricane but it could turn northward along the coast at the last minute. Storm preparations should be completed by Sunday afternoon along the southern and central Texas coast.

The Category 1 storm had sustained winds of up to 80 miles (129 kilometers) per hour at landfall and brought high gusts and heavy rain to the Houston area. This image shows Beryl at 7:43 a.m. Central Daylight Time (12:43 Universal Time) on July 8, about 3 hours after making landfall near Matagorda, Texas.

What part of Texas did Hurricane Beryl hit? ›

Beryl slams into Texas, 1st U.S. landfall of 2024

Texas took the brunt of Beryl as it crashed into the state before daybreak Monday, making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near Matagorda, Texas. At least eight fatalities have been reported in Texas and Louisiana, several of which occurred due to falling trees.

Beryl makes landfall near Matagorda on Texas' Gulf Coast

Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Texas, near Matagorda, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said today.

It's expected to mark the first US landfall storm of the 2024 Atlantic season. Here's the latest: Beryl to hit Texas as a hurricane: Beryl is forecast to make landfall near Corpus Christi, Texas, as a Category 1 hurricane Monday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Texas' Gulf Coast, southeast Texas, and south Texas are those most vulnerable to heavy rains, tropical storms, and hurricanes.

Dallas-Fort Worth proper may only see up to two inches of rain from Beryl over Monday. Along with the rain, the region could see wind gusts up to 35 mph throughout the day. “The heaviest rain will definitely be out to our east because that's where Beryl is tracking right now,” Reeves said.

The category 1 storm dealt the city disastrous damage. Houston's first direct hit from a hurricane in decades showed how vulnerable the nation's energy capital remains.

Here's what caused Hurricane Beryl to curve north and completely sidestep San Antonio. At left, the National Hurricane Center's forecast track on July 3. At right, the National Hurricane Center's forecast track three days later shows a noticeable shift north and east.