Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall on Gulf Coast
Hurricane-force winds reported in Texas and Louisiana
Wind speeds reached as high as 100 mph in downtown Houston
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Texas near Matagorda, the US National Hurricane Center said on Monday. The hurricane's center is about 55 miles south-southwest of Houston and is tracking north at 12 mph.
Hurricane-force wind gusts have been reported in Texas and Louisiana. Wind speeds reached as high as 100 mph in downtown Houston, according to the National Weather Service. Hurricane Beryl is expected to continue to weaken as it moves inland, but it is still a dangerous storm.
Hurricane Beryl is approaching the Houston area as it continues to move inland after making landfall near Matagorda, Texas earlier. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to the region.
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