Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Targets Jamaica Tonight
Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm and is expected to make catastrophic landfall in Jamaica tonight.
Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm and is expected to make catastrophic landfall in Jamaica tonight.
Melissa could become a major hurricane by Monday, with Jamaica and Cuba facing potential impacts next week.
Imelda is likely to form today near the Bahamas, with several models showing a track toward the Southeast early next week.
Two tropical systems in play this week, with questions about whether Humberto will steer Imelda out to sea or leave her behind near the U.S. coast.
Erin stays offshore, but onshore winds will bring coastal flooding and rough surf today.
Onshore flow will bring coastal flooding, higher waves, and breezy winds.
Erin remains a powerful storm but will curve out to sea, keeping direct U.S. impacts low.
Erin is expected to strengthen as it moves west, but long-term guidance depends heavily on high pressure to its north.
Heavy rain, moderate wind gusts, and coastal tidal flooding are all possible this evening and overnight as Ian begins to impact the area.
The remnants of Ian are likely to bring moderate impacts, mainly from rain, to Southern MD late this week and into the weekend.

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