Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to rapidly intensify into a Category 4 hurricane, potentially reaching Category 5, and pose catastrophic threats to Jamaica and the northern Caribbean with extreme rainfall, wind damage, and storm surge, while Haiti and the Dominican Republic also face severe flooding and landslides.
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane, bringing catastrophic flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti, and surrounding areas, with warnings and watches in effect as it moves slowly through the Caribbean.
Tropical Storm Melissa is nearly stationary in the Caribbean, threatening Jamaica and Haiti with heavy rains, flooding, and landslides, and is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane, posing a significant humanitarian risk.
Tropical Storm Melissa is threatening Jamaica and Hispaniola with heavy rains, flooding, and landslides, with potential to strengthen into a major hurricane, prompting evacuations, emergency preparations, and warnings across the region.
Tropical Storm Melissa is slowly moving across the Caribbean and is expected to rapidly intensify, with its prolonged presence increasing the risk of an unusual northward trajectory next week, posing potential dangers.
Tropical Storm Melissa is moving through the Caribbean, threatening Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic with heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, and is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane, prompting widespread preparations and warnings.
FOX Weather's Bryan Norcross reports that Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to intensify soon, potentially becoming a hurricane and reaching Category 3 or 4 strength in the coming days.
Tropical Storm Melissa, the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Friday and pose significant flooding risks to Jamaica, Haiti, and surrounding areas, with uncertain future path and intensity.
Tropical Storm Melissa is currently not strengthening but is expected to become a dangerous hurricane in the Caribbean, with potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, and mudslides in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Jamaica, fueled by near-record warm waters and climate change impacts. Its future track is uncertain, but it may intensify into a major hurricane and pose threats mainly to Caribbean islands, with minimal risk to the U.S. for now.
Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Caribbean, threatening Haiti and Jamaica with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds, prompting warnings and causing disruptions in the Dominican Republic.