Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico, could head toward Texas next

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico, could head toward Texas next

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The video discusses a storm moving across the Yucatan Peninsula, weakening as it interacts with land. It is expected to regenerate in the Gulf of Mexico due to warm waters, potentially reaching hurricane status again. Computer models show the storm tracking further north, possibly affecting areas like Corpus and Houston. The video highlights the role of a high-pressure system in altering the storm's path and emphasizes the need to monitor its progress over the coming days.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the hurricane as it moves across the Yucatan Peninsula?

It is maintaining its speed at 110 mph.

It is weakening to 100 mph.

It is strengthening to 120 mph.

It is dissipating completely.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor in the Gulf of Mexico could help the storm regain hurricane status?

Cold water temperatures

High wind shear

Warm water temperatures

Low atmospheric pressure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By when is the storm expected to regain hurricane status after entering the Gulf?

Tuesday night

Monday evening

Sunday afternoon

Saturday morning

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the latest computer models, which area is now more likely to be affected by the storm?

Miami

Tampa

New Orleans

Corpus Christi

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has allowed the storm to potentially change its path towards the north?

Decrease in sea surface temperatures

Strengthening of the high-pressure system

Weakening of the high-pressure system

Increase in land interaction