Tropical Storm Beryl facts for kids
| Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Tropical Storm Beryl near the coast of northeastern Florida
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| Formed | May 26, 2012 |
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| Dissipated | May 30, 2012 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 70 mph (110 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 992 mbar (hPa); 29.29 inHg |
| Areas affected | Cuba, The Bahamas, Southeastern United States |
| Part of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Beryl was a powerful storm that formed in the Atlantic Ocean in May 2012. It was the second named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. Beryl started as a low-pressure area, which is like a swirling area of air with lower air pressure than its surroundings. This system was near the East Coast of the United States.
At first, Beryl was called a subtropical storm. This means it had features of both a tropical storm and a storm from outside the tropics. But as it moved into warmer ocean waters, it grew stronger. On May 27, it officially became a tropical storm.
Beryl's Journey and Impact
Tropical Storm Beryl brought heavy rain and strong winds to several areas. It caused floods in Cuba. These floods led to a mudslide, which is when a lot of mud and rock slides down a hill. Two people were reported missing because of this mudslide.
The storm also created dangerous waves along beaches. These rough waves affected the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. In South Carolina, one person was reported missing due to the rough surf. Beryl eventually weakened and disappeared on May 30, 2012.
