The National Hurricane Center has reported that Hurricane Beryl is slowly edging towards the state of Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula. Authorities are on high alert and are providing real-time updates on the hurricane's trajectory. On social media, comparisons are being drawn between Beryl's projected path and the devastating Hurricane Gilbert, which left a lasting impact on Mexico in 1988.

Looking back at Mexico's extensive hurricane history, the predicted path of Beryl by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) recalls the destructive journey of Gilbert in September and October of 1988. Gilbert originated from a tropical wave that moved from the African coast across the Atlantic Ocean on September 3rd. It moved westward for several days, gradually developing a large area of low pressure. Ship reports indicated that the circulation extended almost to the Equator.

By September 8th, the system's organization increased as it neared the Lesser Antilles and was classified as Tropical Depression #12. Satellite and reconnaissance reports showed that it strengthened quickly, escalating to storm status a day later. By September 10th, Gilbert had reached hurricane status and was heading towards the Gulf of Mexico, causing alarm in Mexico.

Data showed that Gilbert continued to grow in size and power, eventually reaching the highest possible intensity: a category 5 hurricane. It made its second landfall in Quintana Roo, near Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, after sunrise on September 14th. This made it the strongest hurricane to hit Mexico in modern history.

As Gilbert crossed the Yucatan Peninsula, it significantly weakened before entering the southwest of the Gulf of Mexico. Eventually, a low-pressure system redirected Gilbert's trajectory north, leading it into Texas, United States. The aftermath of this climatic event was devastating, resulting in 225 deaths, affecting over 51,610 people, and causing an estimated economic loss of approximately 76 million dollars for Mexico.