In an unprecedented display of nature's fury, Hurricane Beryl made its third landfall in Texas, causing widespread destruction along the coast. Forecasted storm surge heights of 3-7 feet proved true, with water quickly engulfing the Texas coast and bays as Beryl approached. The storm surge measurements in Morgan's Point reached a staggering 5.4 feet above the mean high water level, making it the third-highest surge on record at that location. The highest storm surge recorded was during Hurricane Ike in 2008, reaching 7.78 feet.

As Hurricane Beryl thrashed the coast, its ferocious gusts unleashed torrential rainfall, with rates of 2-4 inches per hour. Fox Weather Storm Tracker Mark Sudduth reported the surge pouring into Treasure Island like a raging river. Meanwhile, brave reporters faced the elements, with one noting the stinging sensation of raindrops hitting the skin, comparably sharp to a tattoo needle.

The storm's intensity was evident in Surfside Beach, Texas, as powerful winds toppled a traffic light and rains inundated the area. Flash flooding ravaged parts of the Houston Metro area, with 3-6 inches of rain already fallen and potentially another 2-4 inches to come. Flash Flood Warnings were issued, encompassing millions of residents in the Houston and Galveston metro areas.

Beryl's center passed just outside Houston, subjecting the area to sustained hurricane-force winds of over 74 mph. The city's METRO system suspended all local bus and rail services until further notice for the safety of passengers and employees.

As Beryl continues its northward trajectory, it is expected to bring rain and strong winds as far as Michigan by the end of the week. Though the storm is predicted to weaken, it will maintain tropical depression strength from Arkansas through Michigan throughout the week. The Weather Prediction Center has outlined an area extending from Arkansas through central Illinois that could experience flash flooding in the coming days.

What began as a Category 4 hurricane on June 29 in the Atlantic, Beryl has been on a relentless 10-day journey across the Caribbean Sea, unleashing its destructive force on the Windward Islands before making its devastating impact on the Texas coast. This monumental storm serves as a reminder of the power and unpredictability of nature, leaving communities along the Gulf Coast on high alert and bracing for the aftermath.