Hurricane Beryl struck the Grenadine Islands on July 1 as an early category 5 storm with unprecedented speed and intensity, attributed to warm ocean waters. Scientists forecast a record-breaking 2024 hurricane season with up to 25 named storms. The changing climate may lead to more major hurricanes and slower, stalled storms causing devastating flooding. Small island states like Dominica must confront the legacy of colonialism in building climate resilience.
