Sheryl Lee Ralph is an American icon, but she's also a highly esteemed figure in Jamaica, where her family is from. The Order of Jamaica honoree is currently in the country for her son's wedding, but the timing couldn't be worse as Hurricane Beryl batters the island nation just days before the nuptials.
Ralph shared an update about the hurricane in a July 2 video on X. It was the night before Beryl reached Jamaica, and the Emmy-winning actress was enjoying the calm before the storm.
"From the looks of the sky, it looks like Beryl is going be here much sooner than the news keeps saying," she said. "It's very calm here in Jamaica. The sky is so beautifully clear, and they said that the sea looked like glass today."
She then gave her followers—particularly those on the island—a warning.
"I just wanted to say to everybody, please stay inside. There's a curfew starting at 6 a.m. [July 3]. Stay off the road in Kingston," she emphasized. "I hope you've put oil in your lamp and are taking extra care."
Good night from Jamaica ???????? Pray for us as you pray for others. pic.twitter.com/kgmWQb2VFo
— sheryl lee ralph (@thesherylralph) July 3, 2024
Meanwhile, Ralph's son Etienne Maurice is still set to tie the knot with ABC News producer Stephanie Wash on July 6. With just days before the ceremony, however, the couple is keeping a close eye on the conditions.
"We are praying this hurricane passes, everyone remains safe, and there's no destruction to the island," Maurice and Wash told People. "This hurricane was unexpected and unprecedented. Once we're through this challenge, we know we can get through anything together."
"For now the wedding is still on for Saturday, but we are monitoring things closely," they said. "Understandably, we lost a number of guests whose flights were canceled coming from the states and globally."
If you're in Beryl's path, seek shelter and ensure you have a plan in place for your safety.
