Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall Near Matagorda, Rains and Winds Continue to Houston

As of 1 a.m., Beryl is a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 80 mph. Beryl made landfall near Matagorda just before 4 a.m.

Wind and rain will hit several communities as the cyclone continues to move inland throughout the day Monday. KPRC 2 Meteorologist Caroline Brown says Beryl making landfall doesn’t mean it’s over – it’s just the beginning.

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We still have storms, heavy rains, and of course tropical tornadoes ahead. We urge you to take these warnings seriously, as you would any severe weather warning.

As Beryl gains strength, its core has tightened and hurricane-force winds are now concentrated on the coast. Matagorda, Sargent and Bryan Beach could see winds in excess of 75 mph. As for Houston, Sugarland, The Woodlands, Liberty and Katy, winds range from 58 to 73 mph. There is still a risk of widespread power outages, downed trees and potential roof damage.

Beryl’s bands continue to move Sunday evening before landfall.

Beryl’s tropical rain bands will bring torrential rain, causing flooding and reduced visibility.

Rainfall is generally 5 to 10 inches, with rainfall reaching 13 inches in some localized areas. A flood warning is in effect. Remember to always turn around to avoid drowning.

Here is the timeline of precipitation:

As Beryl moves north Monday morning, there will be gusty winds with tropical showers and thunderstorms. Southeast Texas will begin to dry out, with inland areas likely to see relief by the afternoon, and around 7 p.m., coastal areas will say goodbye to Beryl’s rain.

As rain bands swirl inland, there is a risk of tornado formation. A tornado watch is in effect until 10 a.m. Monday for most of southeast Texas. Have a safety plan and a way to receive alerts.