 Beryl is breaking records because the ocean is as warm now as it would normally be at the peak of hurricane season. Gordon. Thank you, Mike. The National Hurricane Center says its intensity marks just the second time an Atlantic hurricane has reached Category 5 status in July. After Emily did so back in 2005 on Sunday, Beryl became the earliest Category 4 on record. It's 20 minutes after the hour on This Morning. Here's Nicole Murray. And now, the three big things you need to know. Number one.