Cleanup is now underway after a tornado ripped through Jamaica Beach as Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Galveston County early Monday morning.
A tornado tore through Galveston County , causing extensive damage, as Hurricane Beryl's strong winds gusted up to 80 mph, leaving several homes severely impacted.The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado hit Jamaica Beach, blowing the roofs off two homes and a commercial plaza. The aftermath of the tornado was visible in the downed power lines and front yards of homes filled with water due to the storm surge.
The Wright Cuney Recreation Center and McGuire Dent Recreation Center, as well as the Lasker Park pool, will be closed Tuesday. This means the summer youth program will not be open. Once power is restored at Wright Cuney, we will update the public about a timeframe for when the youth program will resume.Reporting DamageThe Texas Department of Emergency Management is collecting damage surveys to assess the extent of damage to the area.
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