Sheryl Lee Ralph shelters in Jamaica ahead of Hurricane Beryl: 'Stay inside'

Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY

Updated July 3, 2024 at 6:19 p.m.·2 min read

Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Creative Arts & Lifestyle Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on June 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Sheryl Lee Ralph is sheltering in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl is expected to touch down on the island Wednesday.

Ralph, who is of Jamaican descent and frequently returns to the Caribbean, told fans in a video shared on X just after midnight that she "had to take in all of the outside furniture because you know, those things take flight."

Beryl is expected to make landfall on the country's southern coast Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane, bringing a barrage of life-threatening conditions as residents prepare for the powerful storm's arrival.

The National Hurricane Center said "life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides" from torrential downpours are expected over much of Jamaica and southern Haiti.

According to the "Abbott Elementary" star, 68, it was "very calm here in Jamaica" as she was taking the video and that the sky's were "so beautifully clear."

"I just wanted to say to everybody, please stay inside… stay off the road in Kingston," she advised. "I hope you've put oil in your lamp and are taking extra care."

"God bless you, goodnight," Ralph concluded.

Good night from Jamaica 🇯🇲 Pray for us as you pray for others. pic.twitter.com/kgmWQb2VFo
— sheryl lee ralph (@thesherylralph) July 3, 2024

Ralph is currently in Jamaica with daughter Ivy Coco Maurice, 29, and son Etienne Maurice, 32, the latter who is expected to get married on the island Saturday.

On his Instagram story, Etienne said he is "disappointed that some people aren't going to make it to the wedding" due to the storm predictions. "Whoever will be here will be here. I'm leaving it in God's hands," he added.

It's unclear if the wedding will still proceed.

USA TODAY reached out to reps for Ralph to comment.

Jamaican officials warned residents to stock up on food, batteries, candles and drinking water. Residents in flood-prone areas were also advised to prepare for evacuation.

Hurricane Beryl live updates: Jamaica braces for 'devastating' conditions

"Secure your critical documents and remove any trees or items that could endanger your property," the Office of the Prime Minister in Jamaica said on X on Tuesday. "Everyone, including those living alone, should take these necessary steps now."

As a precaution, Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness said Tuesday night that electricity and water services will likely be shut off "if the storm reaches a serious threshold" to prevent fires and protect equipment.

Contributing: Thao Nguyen and Christopher Cann

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sheryl Lee Ralph prepares for Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica

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