 Louisiana was spared the brunt of Beryl, but the Bayou State is getting rain and the western half of the state's under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. At its height, Beryl was a Category 5 hurricane, breaking records this early in the season. LSU climatologist Barry Kime. This is some early signs that it's going to throw quite a lot at us. So buckle up your chin straps because this season is just getting started.