Beryl will soon reach the Texas Gulf Coast

When you’re watching hurricanes and tropical storms, things can change pretty quickly. Just two days ago, forecasters were predicting that Hurricane Beryl would make landfall near the Texas-Mexico border. Well, that’s not going to happen. Beryl has shifted north and will now make landfall somewhere along the Gulf Coast.

Where and when will Hurricane Beryl reach Texas (as of Sunday, July 7, 9:00 a.m.)?

According to NOAA, Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall either tonight or early Monday morning. Beryl’s outer rain bands are already visible in some areas and tropical storm force winds are expected tonight. A hurricane warning is currently in effect from Baffin Bay to San Luis Pass, according to NOAA.

It’s too far-fetched to say exactly where Beryl will make landfall, although some meteorologists warn that Matagorda Bay could be near where Beryl will make landfall. Storm surge is expected along the entire Texas coast.

As you can see above, forecasters are expecting storm surges of 3 to 5 feet in Corpus Christi and Galveston, while a storm surge of 4 to 6 feet is possible in Matagorda Bay.

While Beryl will bring tropical storm and hurricane-force winds to the Texas Gulf Coast, rain, flooding and storm surge will be the main concerns, as well as tornadoes that could originate from Beryl.

Check NOAA for further updates throughout the day.