Beryl beat the record held by Hurricane Emily, which reached Category 5 on July 16, 2005. Meteorologists said Beryl was able to get that strong because the Atlantic Ocean has been warm ...
and beating Hurricane Emily's climb to Category 5 status on July 16, 2005. The storm continued to intensify Tuesday morning to 165 mph peak gusts. Those winds are 15 mph faster than when the ...
More about Emily Cochrane Should Tourists Return to Asheville?: The Biltmore, a popular destination in the area of western North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene, is reopening. Local travel ...