Tropical update: Beryl to become hurricane

No major changes to Tropical Storm Beryl forecast with the Saturday 4pm update. Strengthening is still expected to happen prior to landfall on Monday morning. The forecast Category 1 hurricane should come ashore near Corpus Christi. Those along the coast will see storm surge of up to 5 feet. Everyone in the FOX 26 area should be prepared for 5-10 inches of rainfall with isolated spots getting 12-15 inches. Sunday should still be relatively quite, so finish those last minute preparations and settle in for a stormy Monday.

National Hurricane Center director talks bout Beryl

The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Beryl as it approaches the Texas Gulf Coastline. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson spoke with the Director of the NOAA National Hurricane Center, Michael Brennan, to get the latest update on the storm.

Disaster declaration for Galveston County

A disaster declaration was declared in Galveston as the County prepares for Tropical Storm Beryl to make its way to the Texas coast. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has the latest after visiting the island.

Residents enjoy beach despite Beryl approaching

Galveston residents continue enjoying the beach while they can as the leaders prepare for Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the coast. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with officials in Galveston to hear more.

Tropical update: Hurricane watch for Texas coast

There is now a hurricane watch and storm surge watch for parts of the Texas coast. Beryl is a tropical storm now but will strengthen back to hurricane status before making landfall along the Texas coast at the end of the weekend.

Galveston prepares for potential weather threat

Weather conditions in Galveston are calm but that could all change over the weekend as a Hurricane Watch was issued for the Texas coast. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has a look at how the island is preparing.

Tropical update: Hurricane Beryl no longer major

Hurricane Beryl is finally not a major hurricane. Latest update has 110 mph winds. The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is up next for landfall early Friday morning. It is looking more likely that much of Texas will received heavy rainfall from Beryl. Make sure to check out Meteorologist John Dawson Hurricane Gear Test playlist to help you stay prepared for this active hurricane season.

Tropical Update: Hurricane Beryl expected to weaken

Hurricane Beryl has max winds of 155 making it a very strong Category 4 hurricane. Expect a slow weakening as it moves through the Caribbean but will still bring life-threatening winds and storm surges to Jamaica. INVEST 96-L is still with us and being watched by the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Beryl ROARING through Caribbean with MAJOR winds

Beryl is roaring through the Caribbean currently with 150mph maximum sustained winds. It should remain a major hurricane for several more days. There are concerns where it will head once it reaches the Gulf of Mexico this weekend.