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.
Houston weather: Another cold front will bring Fall temperatures
After a wet Saturday that brought much-needed rain to our area, the cold front will fully push through today, leaving us dry. Muggy conditions remain until then, likely dealing with fog on your morning commute come Monday morning.
After a wet Saturday that brought much-needed rain to our area, the cold front will fully push through today, leaving us dry. Muggy conditions remain until then, likely dealing with fog on your morning commute come Monday morning.
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.
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 Storm Melissa forms in Caribbean Sea, 13th storm of the season
Tropical Storm Melissa has developed in the Caribbean Sea and could become a dangerous storm for countries from Jamaica to Haiti to the Dominican Republic.
Tropical Storm Melissa has developed in the Caribbean Sea and could become a dangerous storm for countries from Jamaica to Haiti to the Dominican Republic.
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.
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.
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!
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 15, 2023
Don is still struggling in the Atlantic. The Subtropical Storm has weakened slightly but should stay around for several more days.
Don is still struggling in the Atlantic. The Subtropical Storm has weakened slightly but should stay around for several more days.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 14, 2023
The 5th storm of the year has formed in the Atlantic. It's the 4th one to get a name. Meteorologist John Dawson has the latest on the Tropics.
The 5th storm of the year has formed in the Atlantic. It's the 4th one to get a name. Meteorologist John Dawson has the latest on the Tropics.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 12, 2023
The tropics are heating up with one system in the central Atlantic with a medium chance for development. It is moving east away from the US for now but could become Tropical Storm Don soon. Tropical Storm Calvin has developed in the eastern Pacific with 50 mph winds and is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday. It is moving away from Mexico and the US.
The tropics are heating up with one system in the central Atlantic with a medium chance for development. It is moving east away from the US for now but could become Tropical Storm Don soon. Tropical Storm Calvin has developed in the eastern Pacific with 50 mph winds and is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday. It is moving away from Mexico and the US.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 13, 2023
Waters in the Gulf, Caribbean & Atlantic are unusually warm which could be a big problem as we get closer to the most active part of hurricane season. That would be August and September. Right now Saharan dust is hindering major tropical development in the Atlantic Basin but that is expected to change over the coming weeks. There is one system in the central Atlantic 900 miles east of Bermuda that could become TD #5 or Tropical Storm Don over the next few days. But it is expected to stay away from the US as it tracks north. In the eastern Pacific, Calvin has become the third hurricane of the eastern Pacific season and could get close to Hawaii by the middle of next week bringing higher waves and heavy rain.
Waters in the Gulf, Caribbean & Atlantic are unusually warm which could be a big problem as we get closer to the most active part of hurricane season. That would be August and September. Right now Saharan dust is hindering major tropical development in the Atlantic Basin but that is expected to change over the coming weeks. There is one system in the central Atlantic 900 miles east of Bermuda that could become TD #5 or Tropical Storm Don over the next few days. But it is expected to stay away from the US as it tracks north. In the eastern Pacific, Calvin has become the third hurricane of the eastern Pacific season and could get close to Hawaii by the middle of next week bringing higher waves and heavy rain.