Hurricane "Beryl": an exceptional weather phenomenon with an impact on Mexico

The hurricane "Beryl" has been classified as an exceptional climatic phenomenon by experts in the field, who have highlighted at least two factors that make this event an anomaly in the hurricane records of the last 50 years in Mexico. Researcher Claudia Rojas Serna, from the Department of Process Engineering and Hydraulics at the Metropolitan Autonomous University (UAM), has explained that the early formation of this hurricane and its accelerated intensification make it a case worthy of detailed study. According to Rojas Serna, the surprise of "Beryl" lies in its category 4, uncommon in the Atlantic before August, and its rapid evolution from a tropical depression to a hurricane in just 42 hours. This phenomenon, which occurred at the end of June, even preceded other historic hurricanes like "Dennis" and "Emily", making it an exceptional case that deserves to be thoroughly analyzed to understand its impact and be able to anticipate effective prevention measures. The researcher has hypothesized that the early formation of "Beryl" could be related to the prolonged periods of drought experienced by the country. The lack of intense rains resulting from the droughts could have contributed to the rapid intensification of the hurricane, highlighting the importance of studying the relationship between these climatic events to improve forecasting and prevention capabilities in the future. Furthermore, Rojas Serna has pointed out the influence of the transition from "El Niño" to "La Niña" on the intensification of hurricanes like "Beryl". The shift towards a cold period in the Atlantic Ocean could facilitate the formation of more intense hurricanes in the coming months, posing a higher risk scenario for regions near the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. In contrast to hurricane "Otis", which hit Acapulco last year, "Beryl" exhibited a different behavior by degrading upon landfall, unlike the rapid intensification experienced by "Otis". This variation in the evolution of both hurricanes highlights the complexity of accurately predicting the intensity of these phenomena and the importance of staying alert to any sudden changes in their behavior. Pending studies on "Beryl" will aim to gather specific data, such as atmospheric pressure during its formation, to better understand the conditions that led to its exceptional evolution. Despite having infrastructure for hurricane forecasting in Mexico, Rojas Serna points out the need to improve real-time monitoring capabilities to prevent possible disasters adequately and minimize their impacts on the population. In conclusion, hurricane "Beryl" stands as a unique case that arouses the curiosity and interest of the scientific community, not only for its early formation and rapid intensification but also for the possible implications of climate change and natural phenomena like "La Niña" on its behavior. A detailed study of this exceptional event will provide valuable information to enhance hurricane forecasting and prevention capabilities in the future, thus contributing to the safety and well-being of communities vulnerable to these meteorological phenomena.