The Dominican Republic is dealing with dangerous floods, while Jamaica will likely be impacted by a major hurricane late this weekend.

Invest 98L is expected to strengthen and develop into a tropical depression or Tropical storm Melissa over the next few days, NHC forecasters say.

Currently, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Lorenzo, which is not affecting any land and is expected to dissipate by Thursday. So far, 12 named storms have formed this season, along with four hurricanes. The next system will be named Melissa.

Overnight, the eleventh named storm of the season rapidly developed in the far northern corner of the Atlantic. Subtropical Storm Karen, like Tropical Storm Jerry, poses no immediately threat to any occupied land. Forecasters also say it has a short shelf life.

Tom French explores Hurricane Mountain with views of more than half of the High Peaks from an old fire tower at the summit.

This La Niña could impact the tail end of the 2025 hurricane season, and also have an effect on fall and winter weather in the U.S.