Tropical Storm Melissa forecast to be major hurricane
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Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the central Caribbean Oct. 21. The storm is expected to strengthen, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves: A far eastern Atlantic tropical wave is near 25W from the western Cabo Verde Islands southward, and moving west around 17 mph. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection is found from 04N to 13N between 21W and 30W.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a system in the eastern Caribbean that has a high likelihood of becoming a tropical storm in the coming days. As of Monday afternoon, the system was a few hundred miles west of the Windward Islands off the northern coast of Venezuela.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical disturbances, including one expected to cross Florida over the weekend.
Will it rain today? Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30, 2025, with most tropical storm activity between August and October in Florida.
Will it rain today? Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30, 2025, with most tropical storm activity between August and October in Florida.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Jerry was causing rough seas far from land early Oct. 12 as National Hurricane Center forecasters shifted their focus to Invest 97L out in the Atlantic, and the nor'easter heading away from Florida toward many coastal states to the north.
A Caribbean tropical wave has its axis near 64W south of 17N. It is moving westward near 15 to 20 kt. Scattered moderate convection is noted S of 14N between 62W and 65W. … MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ…