'You leaving the country too?' Ted Cruz ridiculed for warning people on X about Texas hurricane Beryl

WASHINGTON, DC: Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, has come under fire for announcing that his state might be hit by a hurricane-force storm, as per Raw Story.

Cruz posted on social media on Sunday, July 7, from Jim Mattress Mack McIngvale, the Houston-based creator of Gallery Furniture.

Ted Cruz warns people on X about Texas hurricane Beryl

The post stated, "Gallery Furniture is here for you as Hurricane Beryl approaches. Call us if you need us!"

Notably, Cruz reshared the post along with the caption, "Mack is an American hero. Stay safe & avoid high water as the hurricane makes landfall."

According to BBC, the storm is predicted to make landfall between Corpus Christi and Galveston, Texas, and it has the potential to strengthen to Category 2, which means it may attain speeds of up to 177 km/h (110 mph).

According to the officials, even though it might not be as powerful as it was in the Caribbean, it might nonetheless disrupt Texas and create extensive power outages all the way inland to Houston.

Moreover, finding a safe location to stay until Monday, July 8, is advised for individuals in Beryl's path by US National Hurricane Center director Michael Brennan 'as hazardous conditions will persist even after the center of Beryl moves through'.

Acting Governor Dan Patrick said, "There's a very considerable risk of flash flooding across the Texas Gulf Coast, eastern Texas, ArkaTex [Arkansas-Texas] region. Do not ignore this very serious storm."

Furthermore, exports may temporarily stop due to the closure of the ports of Corpus Christi, Houston, Galveston, Freeport, and Texas City. There are restrictions on all vessel movements and cargo activities.

Internet grills Ted Cruz for warning people about Texas hurricane Beryl

Many people on the internet grilled Ted Cruz for announcing Texas might be hit by a hurricane-force storm. A user posted on X, "You leaving the country too?" while one added, "You're worthless and have never been help to Texans."

A person also stated, "Cancun Ted says what?" whereas one mentioned, "You’ll probably avoid it on your flight to Cancun right."

A user also wrote, "You’re a Canadian disaster."

Some online comments read "How much are you getting from hero Mack for promoting his business?" and "Sen'tor Ted is giving everybody the best advice, FROM Cncn!"

A person also commented, "Hey Ted, call the guy with the sharpie. He can route it south, and Mexico will pay for it."

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