AceShowbiz - Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has expressed her relief after Hurricane Beryl passed Jamaica, where she is currently attending her son's wedding. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, July 3, Ralph shared her joy and thanked her followers for their prayers.

Despite the storm missing a direct hit on Jamaica, Ralph emphasized the need for assistance in Carriacou, a nearby island affected by the storm. "It looks like the hurricane Beryl has passed and is running like a Jamaican track star off to another race! Thank you all for your good vibes and prayers. We did not get a direct hit and we are grateful but Carriacou needs help," she wrote.

In a video accompanying her post, Ralph celebrated the "return of peace" to her home in Kingston. Although without power, she expressed her gratitude for her family's safety. "We have life," she declared.

Ralph's journey to Jamaica marked her frequent visits to her homeland, where her mother was a renowned fashion designer. In 2022, she received an Honorary Order of Jamaica for her contributions to acting, cultural ambassadorship, and the international film industry.

Leading up to the hurricane, Ralph had kept her followers updated, encouraging them to stay safe and remain indoors. She had initially reported that the storm was approaching and had taken precautions for her son's wedding on Saturday, July 6.

Ralph's son Etienne Maurice, who shares a close relationship with his mother, had also expressed his concern for the safety of Jamaica during the storm. In an Instagram Story, he stated, "But what I don't love is rain during the week of my wedding."

As of July 4, Hurricane Beryl had moved past Jamaica after causing significant damage to islands in the southeast Caribbean. The storm had weakened to a Category 1 hurricane, but heavy rains continued to affect the region.