An 11 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center on Monday explained that Hurricane Beryl has continued to intensify and is a major Category 4 storm. Beryl is moving west-northwest at approximately 20 mph, with maximum sustained winds of about 140 mph. As of the 11 a.m. update, the powerful cyclone is passing over the southern Lesser Antilles. Some additional strengthening is possible in the short term.