(NewsNation) — Hurricane Beryl, which killed at least eight people in its path across the Caribbean, is expected to hit Texas by Monday morning but could diminish to a tropical storm by the time it hits the U.S., forecasters predict.
Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 season, is currently being classified as a Category 3 hurricane with winds reaching 120 mph. as it has made its way toward the United States. However, according to Brian James, Nexstar Weather Center chief meteorologist, the storm appears to be weakening as it continues to track closer to the U.S. southern border.
However, what the storm does over the Gulf of Mexico as it approaches Texas is the biggest focus, forecasters say.
James said that the storm does not appear to be as organized as it once was and is showing signs of weake...