Hurricane Beryl intensifies to Category 4 storm as it nears southeast Caribbean

Meteorologists say the second storm of the season poses no immediate threat to Florida.

This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite image taken at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday shows hurricane Beryl, lower center right, as it strengthens over the Atlantic Ocean and churns toward the southeast Caribbean. (NOAA via AP) — This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite image taken at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday shows hurricane Beryl, lower center right, as it strengthens over the Atlantic Ocean and churns toward the southeast Caribbean. (NOAA via AP) [ UNCREDITED | AP ]

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