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Hurricane Beryl reaches Category 5 strength near Jamaica

Hurricane Beryl left Caribbean islands in ruins before heading toward Jamaica as a record-breaking Category 5 storm.

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The storm poses a major threat to lives, infrastructure and essential services across the Caribbean.

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  1. After leaving the Caribbean islands in ruins, Hurricane Beryl headed towards Jamaica and became a record-breaking Category 5 storm. ↗southerngazette.ca · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC

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