There are two factors involved in how much hurricanes can weaken as they travel over the Yucatan Peninsula and emerge into the southwestern Gulf of Mexico.

Beryl swept ashore in Mexico around 6 a.m. just north of the beach resort of Tulum, whipping palm trees with 100 mph winds and pounding communities with rain. There were widespread blackouts, but no casualties were reported, according to Laura Velázquez, the national coordinator of civil protection.

Beryl hit Tulum as a Category 2 hurricane and toppled trees and knocked out power, but caused no injuries or deaths.