American Tourists, Including Newlyweds, Face Uncertainty in Jamaica Amid Hurricane Beryl

As Hurricane Beryl intensifies into a Category 4 storm, American tourists find themselves stranded in Jamaica, grappling with uncertainty and mixed messages about their safety. Among the stranded is a newlywed couple, who arrived on their honeymoon just days before the storm hit.

Hurricane Beryl's relentless assault on the Caribbean has left American tourists stranded in Jamaica, including a newlywed couple who had planned a dream honeymoon. Casey Haley and her husband arrived in the country on Sunday morning, only to find themselves caught in the path of the powerful storm.

American Tourists, Including Newlyweds, Face Uncertainty in Jamaica Amid Hurricane Beryl

Initially, the couple was told not to worry, but as the storm intensified, hotel staff relayed mixed messages. They were advised to avoid the high floors of their 10-story hotel and seek refuge in a safe stairwell away from windows.

The situation at their resort turned frantic as people evacuated on Monday evening. Haley and her husband shifted to a conference room, noting the last-minute preparation and boarding up efforts.

American Tourists, Including Newlyweds, Face Uncertainty in Jamaica Amid Hurricane Beryl

"It was calm right up until this morning," Haley described. "Lots of last minute boarding up and prep. That's when the reality of the situation set in, but we took a breath, said a prayer, and did all the prep we could."

Despite the uncertainty, Haley remains hopeful. "We feel prepared and we are prayerful," she shared. "Everything else is now out of our control and our goal is to respond to whatever happens with level heads."

American Tourists, Including Newlyweds, Face Uncertainty in Jamaica Amid Hurricane Beryl

Another American tourist, Kiki Barry, is also vacationing in Jamaica with a friend. They were scheduled to leave on Wednesday, but Sangster International Airport closed due to the storm.

"We are in a safe place, they have converted the movie theater and convention center inside into a shelter," Barry said.

American Tourists, Including Newlyweds, Face Uncertainty in Jamaica Amid Hurricane Beryl

She praised the hotel staff for keeping guests entertained and in good spirits, despite the anxiety over the storm.

"We had a very good trip, just ready to get home to our husbands and children," Barry added.

American Tourists, Including Newlyweds, Face Uncertainty in Jamaica Amid Hurricane Beryl

As of Wednesday afternoon, the death toll from Hurricane Beryl had reached at least six. AccuWeather's chief meteorologist, Jon Porter, expressed grave concerns about the life-threatening impacts the storm could have on Jamaica.

"This is the strongest and most dangerous hurricane threat that Jamaica has faced, probably, in decades," Porter said.

The stranded tourists continue to await news and updates as Hurricane Beryl rages on. The Associated Press contributed to this report.