 And when a storm gains strength very quickly, like Beryl, it can be difficult for those in its path to prepare. There's less time to warn residents and less time to evacuate and get supplies. Forecasters expect Beryl is just the first of about half a dozen major hurricanes that will form in the Atlantic this year. Rebecca Hersher, NPR News. On Wall Street, the Dow closed up 50 points today. You're listening to NPR.