The Category 3 Hurricane made a landfall on the Caribbean island

Caribbean island nations of Barbados and Grenada have declared states of national emergency due to tropical storm Beryl. Barbados Meteorological Services Director Sabu Best said winds were dangerously strong from 50 up to 70kmph, urging residents to stay inside until an all-clear has been announced. Jamaica is under a hurricane warning, meaning meteorologists expect hurricane conditions to occur in the area.