Tropical Storm Melissa Maps Show Two Possible Scenarios
Summary
Tropical Storm Melissa may take one of two paths, with one bringing it close to the U.S. shoreline and the other moving it farther out to sea. The storm could strengthen into a major hurricane and may cause heavy rains and flooding in parts of the Caribbean. U.S. East Coast areas should remain alert for possible impacts like rough seas and increased winds, although direct effects are currently considered unlikely.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Melissa could follow a path either closer to the U.S. coastline or further out to sea.
- The storm is expected to bring heavy rains and possible flooding to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica.
- Melissa may become a major hurricane by late this weekend or early next week.
- The National Hurricane Center warns of strong winds for Jamaica and the Tiburon Peninsula of Haiti.
- AccuWeather notes that jet stream winds could influence the storm's path, potentially drawing it away from the U.S.
- The East Coast might see increased onshore winds, coastal flooding, and rough surf.
- As of the latest update, Melissa was located about 215 miles southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, moving northwest at 5 mph.
- The storm is currently not expected to directly impact the U.S., but conditions may change.
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