Dangerous Category 5 Hurricane Melissa on path for Jamaica: Latest updates
Melissa is now a dangerous category 5 major hurricane. Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica early tomorrow morning as a category 5, something no hurricane has done in Jamaican history. The slow movement of this storm will cause flooding to Jamaica along with days of prolonged winds. Jamaica could be in for catastrophic flooding with up to 3 feet of rain and storm surge up to 13 feet east of the center at landfall. Melissa is then expected to roll over eastern Cuba late Tuesday into early Wednesday, still maintaining that major hurricane status. Then it will quickly move over the Southeastern Bahamas Wednesday before reaching Bermuda likely by Friday. Hurricane Melissa is no threat to the United States.
Melissa is now a dangerous category 5 major hurricane. Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica early tomorrow morning as a category 5, something no hurricane has done in Jamaican history. The slow movement of this storm will cause flooding to Jamaica along with days of prolonged winds. Jamaica could be in for catastrophic flooding with up to 3 feet of rain and storm surge up to 13 feet east of the center at landfall. Melissa is then expected to roll over eastern Cuba late Tuesday into early Wednesday, still maintaining that major hurricane status. Then it will quickly move over the Southeastern Bahamas Wednesday before reaching Bermuda likely by Friday. Hurricane Melissa is no threat to the United States.
Hurricane Melissa slams toward Jamaica as powerful Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica. Forecasters said it would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851.
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica. Forecasters said it would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851.
Tropical weather update - October 26, 2025
Melissa is now a dangerous category 4 major hurricane and forecast to become a category 5 hurricane by tomorrow before a landfall in Jamaica early Tuesday. The slow movement of this storm will cause flooding to Jamaica before the very high winds slam the island early this week. Jamaica could be in for catastrophic flooding with up to 3 feet of rain and storm surge up to 13 feet east of the center at landfall. Melissa is then expected to roll over eastern Cuba late Tuesday into early Wednesday. Then it will quickly move over the Southeastern Bahamas Wednesday before reaching Bermuda likely by Friday.
Melissa is now a dangerous category 4 major hurricane and forecast to become a category 5 hurricane by tomorrow before a landfall in Jamaica early Tuesday. The slow movement of this storm will cause flooding to Jamaica before the very high winds slam the island early this week. Jamaica could be in for catastrophic flooding with up to 3 feet of rain and storm surge up to 13 feet east of the center at landfall. Melissa is then expected to roll over eastern Cuba late Tuesday into early Wednesday. Then it will quickly move over the Southeastern Bahamas Wednesday before reaching Bermuda likely by Friday.
Guantánamo Bay begins evacuations as Hurricane Melissa nears category 5 strength
As Hurricane Melissa intensifies into a powerful Category 4 storm with the potential to reach Category 5 strength, U.S. authorities at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, have begun evacuating non-mission-essential U.S. citizens.
As Hurricane Melissa intensifies into a powerful Category 4 storm with the potential to reach Category 5 strength, U.S. authorities at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, have begun evacuating non-mission-essential U.S. citizens.
Hurricane Melissa sees extreme rapid intensification as Jamaica braces for extensive infrastructural damage
Time has essentially run out for millions of people in Jamaica to prepare for deadly Hurricane Melissa’s onslaught as the monster storm undergoes "extreme rapid intensification" ahead of its likely catastrophic landfall in the coming days.
Time has essentially run out for millions of people in Jamaica to prepare for deadly Hurricane Melissa’s onslaught as the monster storm undergoes "extreme rapid intensification" ahead of its likely catastrophic landfall in the coming days.
Tropical weather update - October 25, 2025
Melissa is now a hurricane and forecast to become a major hurricane in the next 24 hours. The slow movement of this storm will cause flooding to Jamaica before the very highs winds slam the island early this week. Jamaica could be in for 48 hours of hurricane force winds, which is rare. The storm will move quickly into the Atlantic Ocean with no impact on the Gulf Coast.
Melissa is now a hurricane and forecast to become a major hurricane in the next 24 hours. The slow movement of this storm will cause flooding to Jamaica before the very highs winds slam the island early this week. Jamaica could be in for 48 hours of hurricane force winds, which is rare. The storm will move quickly into the Atlantic Ocean with no impact on the Gulf Coast.
Tropical weather update - October 24, 2025
Tropical Storm Melissa is still spinning in the central Caribbean and is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane over the weekend. The threat for strong winds and heavy rain will be felt across Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Eastern Cuba. It looks like the biggest impacts could come in Jamaica where a direct hit from Melissa is expected early next week on Monday and Tuesday. Over a foot of rain and hurricane force winds are likely as Melissa is expected to slam into Jamaica early next week as a powerful category four hurricane.
Tropical Storm Melissa is still spinning in the central Caribbean and is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane over the weekend. The threat for strong winds and heavy rain will be felt across Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Eastern Cuba. It looks like the biggest impacts could come in Jamaica where a direct hit from Melissa is expected early next week on Monday and Tuesday. Over a foot of rain and hurricane force winds are likely as Melissa is expected to slam into Jamaica early next week as a powerful category four hurricane.
Melissa forecast to blast Jamaica for days as a major hurricane
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to begin intensifying soon. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross says this could be a catastrophic situation for the Caribbean.
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to begin intensifying soon. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross says this could be a catastrophic situation for the Caribbean.
Tropical weather update - October 23, 2025
Tropical storm Melissa still looks fairly disorganized in the Central Caribbean. But it is forecast to slowly get stronger and blow up into a major hurricane by early next week as it pushes into warmer waters and encounters less shear. Because of its extremely slow movement, it poses a growing threat of heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds to Caribbean islands, including Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba. Rainfall of 10 inches or more is possible in some areas along with hurricane force winds. The forecast track is about as uncertain as it gets, but, in general, the area from Jamaica to Haiti will have the biggest risk.
Tropical storm Melissa still looks fairly disorganized in the Central Caribbean. But it is forecast to slowly get stronger and blow up into a major hurricane by early next week as it pushes into warmer waters and encounters less shear. Because of its extremely slow movement, it poses a growing threat of heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds to Caribbean islands, including Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba. Rainfall of 10 inches or more is possible in some areas along with hurricane force winds. The forecast track is about as uncertain as it gets, but, in general, the area from Jamaica to Haiti will have the biggest risk.
Continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Melissa | Tropical Weather Forecast
The FOX 26 Weather Team is continuing to monitor the latest with Tropical Storm Melissa. Forecasts are predicting the named storm will become a major hurricane.
The FOX 26 Weather Team is continuing to monitor the latest with Tropical Storm Melissa. Forecasts are predicting the named storm will become a major hurricane.
Tropical Storm Melissa forms | Tropical Weather Forecast
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest as Tropical Storm Melissa has formed.
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest as Tropical Storm Melissa has formed.
Tropical Weather Update - Monitoring Invest 98L
Recent satellite wind data indicate the tropical wave (Invest 98L) located over the eastern Caribbean Sea still lacks a closed circulation, but continues to produce a concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms. Compared to yesterday, surface observations suggest the circulation is gradually becoming better defined, and environmental conditions are forecast to become a little more conducive for development as the system slows its forward motion. A tropical depression or storm is now likely to form over the next day or two as it moves into the central Caribbean Sea.
Recent satellite wind data indicate the tropical wave (Invest 98L) located over the eastern Caribbean Sea still lacks a closed circulation, but continues to produce a concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms. Compared to yesterday, surface observations suggest the circulation is gradually becoming better defined, and environmental conditions are forecast to become a little more conducive for development as the system slows its forward motion. A tropical depression or storm is now likely to form over the next day or two as it moves into the central Caribbean Sea.
SPOT X Satellite Messenger | Hurricane Gear Test
Our phones are needed during storms to keep us connected and informed. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us the Spot X Satellite Messenger that can keep us connected even is cell towers aren't working.
Our phones are needed during storms to keep us connected and informed. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us the Spot X Satellite Messenger that can keep us connected even is cell towers aren't working.
Tropical Weather Update - October 19, 2025
Near the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea (AL98): Recent satellite wind data and surface observations indicate the tropical wave (Invest 98L) currently crossing the Windward Islands still lacks a closed circulation. However both radar and satellite images indicate the associated shower and thunderstorm activity is starting to show signs of organization. The system is still moving quickly westward at 20 to 25 mph and environmental conditions are forecast to become more favorable as it slows down in the central Caribbean Sea by the middle of this week. A tropical depression is likely to form by the middle to latter portion of this week in the central Caribbean Sea.
Near the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea (AL98): Recent satellite wind data and surface observations indicate the tropical wave (Invest 98L) currently crossing the Windward Islands still lacks a closed circulation. However both radar and satellite images indicate the associated shower and thunderstorm activity is starting to show signs of organization. The system is still moving quickly westward at 20 to 25 mph and environmental conditions are forecast to become more favorable as it slows down in the central Caribbean Sea by the middle of this week. A tropical depression is likely to form by the middle to latter portion of this week in the central Caribbean Sea.
Hurricane Gear Test: Devos Lightranger
You need to have a battery-powered light in your hurricane kit. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is taking a look at a rechargeable one.
You need to have a battery-powered light in your hurricane kit. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is taking a look at a rechargeable one.
Tropical Weather Update - July 24, 2023
Don has now become a post-tropical cyclone and is set to completely fall apart by tomorrow in the north central Atlantic. However, there are two tropical waves being watched for development in the Atlantic. They both have only a slim shot for development as they move west over the next 2-7 days. Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea remain quiet for now with Saharan dust bringing in drier air which will help to limit tropical cyclone development.
Don has now become a post-tropical cyclone and is set to completely fall apart by tomorrow in the north central Atlantic. However, there are two tropical waves being watched for development in the Atlantic. They both have only a slim shot for development as they move west over the next 2-7 days. Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea remain quiet for now with Saharan dust bringing in drier air which will help to limit tropical cyclone development.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 21, 2023
The National Hurricane Center has focused a bit more attention to a spot in the Atlantic. Meteorologist John Dawson gives the latest on INVEST 95-L.
The National Hurricane Center has focused a bit more attention to a spot in the Atlantic. Meteorologist John Dawson gives the latest on INVEST 95-L.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 22, 2023
The first hurricane of the season has formed in the Atlantic. And Invest 95-L has weakened a bit but could still be the next named storm and could make it into the Caribbean.
The first hurricane of the season has formed in the Atlantic. And Invest 95-L has weakened a bit but could still be the next named storm and could make it into the Caribbean.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 19, 2023
Tropical Storm Don has gotten a little stronger out in the north central Atlantic with 45 mph winds as it moves west. It will eventually turn NW but is expected to remain over the water. Another tropical wave still close to Africa has developed in the eastern Atlantic with only a 20% shot for development over the next 7 days. Calvin is no longer a tropical cyclone as it has become post-tropical as it pulls away from the big Island of Hawaii. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean remain quiet for now.
Tropical Storm Don has gotten a little stronger out in the north central Atlantic with 45 mph winds as it moves west. It will eventually turn NW but is expected to remain over the water. Another tropical wave still close to Africa has developed in the eastern Atlantic with only a 20% shot for development over the next 7 days. Calvin is no longer a tropical cyclone as it has become post-tropical as it pulls away from the big Island of Hawaii. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean remain quiet for now.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 17, 2023
Tropical Depression Don remains in the central Atlantic basically making a big loop and is not a threat to land at this time. It is forecast to become a tropical storm by Wednesday. Calvin is now a tropical storm in the Central Pacific and could be a threat to the big Island of Hawaii by Wednesday. Things remain quiet in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico but the busiest part of hurricane season is right around the corner. So take time to review your hurricane plan and make sure you are ready!
Tropical Depression Don remains in the central Atlantic basically making a big loop and is not a threat to land at this time. It is forecast to become a tropical storm by Wednesday. Calvin is now a tropical storm in the Central Pacific and could be a threat to the big Island of Hawaii by Wednesday. Things remain quiet in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico but the busiest part of hurricane season is right around the corner. So take time to review your hurricane plan and make sure you are ready!