Tracking Melissa
Hurricane Melissa remains a catastrophic Category 5 storm with 175 mph (280 km/h) winds and a pressure of 906 mb, located about 145 miles southwest of Kingston, Jamaica, moving WNW at 3 mph. Hurricane Warnings are in effect for Jamaica and eastern Cuba, while Hurricane Watches cover the southeastern Bahamas and Turks and Caicos, and Tropical Storm Warnings are in place for Haiti and eastern Cuba. Life-threatening storm surge, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding are expected—residents should complete all preparations and follow local authorities immediately.
Every day is beautiful in the Caribbean unless the moist air rising off warm waters spurs hurricanes. When it does, we’re with you! Our weather team is specially diligent during hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
