Hurricane Beryl forms in the Atlantic, expected to rapidly intensify [Video]

TAMPA, Fla. – Hurricane Beryl is expected to become a dangerous major hurricane when it reaches the Windward Islands late on Sunday night or Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Beryl is the first hurricane of the 2024 season.

NHC says Barbados is under a Hurricane Warning while St. Lucis, St. Vincent and the Grendaine Islands, and Grenada are under a Hurricane Watch. A Tropical Storm watch is in effect for Martinique, Tobago and Dominica.

As of 5 p.m. on Saturday, sustained winds were at 75 mph. According to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills, once winds reach 74 mph, a storm is officially classified as a category one hurricane.

“I think it’s pretty likely that we’ll see some more of the Caribbean, especially the Windward Islands, included in those advisories, as the forecast calls for this to reach category two strength before possibly making landfall. And if not, as it moves into the …