Key Messages for Hurricane Melissa Advisory 29: 11:00 AM EDT Tue Oct 28, 2025 www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 5 MELISSA ABOUT TO MAKE LANDFALL IN JAMAICA CATASTROPHIC WINDS, FLASH FLOODING, STORM SURGE OCCURRING ON THE ISLAND Cuba has issued a Hurricane Warning for the province of Las Tunas and Tropical Storm Warning for the province of Camaguey. www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible. Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.

CATASTROPHIC WINDS MOVING ONSHORE SOUTHERN JAMAICA LAST CHANCE TO PROTECT YOUR LIFE 1000 AM EDT POSITION UPDATE THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION! TAKE COVER NOW! Melissa continues to strengthen with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Key Messages for Hurricane Melissa Advisory 27: 11:00 PM EDT Mon Oct 27, 2025 www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...

Key Messages for Hurricane Melissa Advisory 26: 5:00 PM EDT Mon Oct 27, 2025 www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...

CATEGORY 5 MELISSA NOW MOVING NORTHWESTWARD WHILE WARNINGS ARE ISSUED FOR THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS CATASTROPHIC/LIFE-THREATENING WINDS, FLOODING, STORM SURGE EXPECTED ON JAMAICA TONIGHT/EARLY TUESDAY Interests in Bermuda should monitor Melissa. www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Three Category 5 Hurricanes In One Atlantic Season A First In 20 Years These storms are the most intense that the Earth can produce. Melissa, Humberto and Erin were added to the list of rare storms in 2025. weather.com/storms/hurri...

Hurricane Melissa Live Updates: Category 5 Monster Has Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti In Its Path The monster storm has begun to impact Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, and it's expected to cause life-threatening problems for days during its slow crawl through the Caribbean. weather.com/storms/hurri...

Radar image of Hurricane Melissa as of 11:15 AM EDT 10/27/25 Please keep the people of Jamaica in your thoughts and/or prayers

Key Messages for Hurricane Melissa Advisory 25: 11:00 AM EDT Mon Oct 27, 2025 www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...

CATEGORY 5 MELISSA EXPECTED TO TURN NORTHWARD LATER TODAY OR TONIGHT CATASTROPHIC AND LIFE-THREATENING WINDS, FLOODING, AND STORM SURGE EXPECTED ON JAMAICA TONIGHT AND EARLY TUESDAY Located about 145 MI SW of Kingston Jamaica Maximum sustained winds are near 165 mph www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

MELISSA A CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE DESTRUCTIVE WINDS/STORM SURGE/CATASTROPHIC FLOODING WILL WORSEN ON JAMAICA THROUGH THE DAY INTO TONIGHT Government of the Bahamas has issued a Hurricane Watch for Central/SE Bahamas, the Turks & Caicos Islands. Next advisory 1100 AM EDT www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2025...

Key Messages for Hurricane Melissa Advisory 23: 11:00 PM EDT Sun Oct 26,2025 www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...

S Alabama, W Florida Panhandle Slow moving, efficient supercells will support rates of 2-2.5"/hr. Localized totals of 3-5" are possible in proximity to urban locations along I-10. Localized rapid inundation flooding is becoming increasingly possible. #alwx #flwx www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...

Eastern Florida Thunderstorms are increasing in coverage from the Gulf Coast north towards the Space Coast. A threat for 3" an hour amounts and additional local totals to 6" exists/continues, which would be problematic in urban areas. #flwx www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...

Space Coast region into Central Portions of Florida Peninsula Rainfall rates as high as 3"+/hr with slow moving thunderstorms to result in short-term isolated totals of 5"+ with localized flash flooding likely. #flwx www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...

SONIA WEAKENS Located about 900 mi SW of the Southern Tip of Baja California Additional weakening is forecast over the next couple of days. www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Key Messages for Hurricane Melissa Advisory 22: 5:00 PM EDT Sun Oct 26, 2025 www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...

HURRICANE MELISSA RESUMES INTENSIFYING Government of Cuba has issued a Hurricane Warning for the Cuban provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, and Holguin. The government of Cuba has also issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Cuban province of Las Tunas. www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

SONIA HOLDING STEADY AND MOVING SLOWLY WESTWARD Location about 910 mi SW of the Southern Tip of Baja California Slight fluctuations in strength are possible over the next day or so, before a weakening trend is forecast to begin. www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Key Messages for Hurricane Melissa Advisory 21: 11:00 AM EDT Sun Oct 26, 2025 www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...

MAJOR HURRICANE [CAT 4] MELISSA CONTINUES SLOWLY WESTWARD WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH Life-threatening/catastrophic flash flooding/landslides expected in portions of Jamaica and Southern Hispaniola through midweek. 1/2 www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Central Gulf Coast Isolated to scattered flash flooding will remain possible through the morning and into the early afternoon across portions of the central Gulf Coast as convection slowly moves eastward. #flwx #alwx #mswx #lawx www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...

Tornado Watch 683 remains for portions of SE Louisiana, Southern Mississippi, Coastal Waters Until NOON CDT * Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible #lawx #mswx #cwwx www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wat...

Tornado Watch 632 Southern Louisiana, SW Mississippi, Coastal Waters Until 600 AM CDT * Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail to 1" diameter possible #lawx #mswx #cwwx www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wat...

SE Texas, Much of W/Central Louisiana, Far SW Mississippi Convective lines to merge with some cell training/repeating. Uptick in moisture will increase rainfall and support up to 2"/hr rates. 2-4" totals may result in flash flooding overnight. #mswx #lawx #txwx www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...

Key Messages for Hurricane Melissa Advisory 19: 11:00 PM EDT Sat Oct 25, 2025 www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...

NOAA AND AIR FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT REPORT THAT MELISSA IS NOW A MAJOR HURRICANE [CAT 3] Life-threatening/catastrophic flash flooding/landslides expected in portions of Southern Hispaniola and Jamaica into early next week www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

S Louisiana & Far SE Texas/SW Mississippi Tornado/damaging wind threat may yet occur as a messy cluster spreads eastward. While uncertainty exists in whether a watch will be needed, one could be possible based on trends over the next several hours. #lawx #mswx #txwx www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/...

Key Messages for Hurricane Melissa Advisory 18: 5:00 PM EDT Sat Oct 25, 2025 www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...

MELISSA LIKELY STARTING TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY, EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE TOMORROW LIFE-THREATENING/CATASTROPHIC FLASH FLOODING/LANDSLIDES EXPECTED IN PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN HISPANIOLA AND JAMAICA INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Central Texas Heavy showers/thunderstorms will be redeveloping and gradually expanding in coverage going through the early evening hours. Some cell-training concerns and locally high rainfall rates may foster localized areas of flash flooding. #txwx www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...

Growing Flooding Concern in Texas on Saturday Flood Watches have been issued for parts of the Southern Plains through this weekend! www.weathernationtv.com/news/growing...

MELISSA BECOMES A HURRICANE AND IS EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY INTO A MAJOR HURRICANE BY THE END OF THE WEEKEND Life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides expected in portions of Southern Hispaniola and Jamaica into early next week. www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Multiple Rounds of Severe Thunderstorms Across Texas A majority of the Lone Star State has been highlighted with a risk of severe thunderstorms today, with a Level 2 Slight Risk across East Texas and Southern Louisiana. www.weathernationtv.com/news/cut-off...

TROPICAL DEPRESSION EIGHTEEN-E STRENGTHENS TO TROPICAL STORM SONIA AND CONTINUES STRENGTHENING AS IT MOVES WESTWARD FAR FROM LAND Sonia could approach hurricane strength on Sunday. Gradual weakening is expected by early next week. There are no hazards to land. www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Key Messages for Tropical Storm Melissa Advisory 17: 11:00 AM EDT Sat Oct 25, 2025 www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...

MELISSA NEAR HURRICANE STRENGTH AND FORECAST TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY THIS WEEKEND LIFE-THREATENING/CATASTROPHIC FLASH FLOODING & LANDSLIDES EXPECTED IN PORTIONS OF S HISPANIOLA AND JAMAICA THROUGH THE WEEKEND Watches could be required for portions of E Cuba later today www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 630 Central Texas Until 300 AM CDT * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Scattered large hail to 1.5" diameter possible A tornado or two possible #txwx www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wat...

Great Lakes Storms, High Plains Winds, & Cooler Air With cold temperatures being ushered in, temperatures tonight will drop into the 30s and 40s from the Great Lakes down to the Carolinas. Frost Advisories/Freeze Warnings have been issued for Saturday morning. www.weathernationtv.com/news/next-sy...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 629 N-Central/W-Central Texas Until Midnight CDT * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail to 1.5" diameter possible A tornado or two possible #txwx www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wat...

Eastern Portions of the Texas Panhandle, NW Texas, SW/Central Oklahoma Pockets of heavy showers/thunderstorms may expand a bit more in coverage going into the evening hours. A localized threat of flash flooding will exist. #okwx #kswx #txwx www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...

TROPICAL DEPRESSION EIGHTEEN-E FORMS OVER THE OPEN EASTERN PACIFIC There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Storm expected to become a tropical storm [Sonia] by Saturday. A weakening trend is expected to commence by early next week. www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Key Messages for Tropical Storm Melissa Advisory 14: 5:00 PM EDT Fri Oct 24, 2025 www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...

MELISSA EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY INTO A MAJOR HURRICANE THIS WEEKEND Life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides expected in portions of Southern Hispaniola and Jamaica through the weekend www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...

Southwest to Northwest Texas Organizing clusters of heavy showers and thunderstorms may produce an isolated to scattered threat for flash flooding. #txwx www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...

Texas Panhandle, Western Oklahoma Scattered thunderstorms are developing across the region, a few of which may eventually pose a risk for severe hail/wind. Watch issuance is possible. #okwx #txwx www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 628 SW Oklahoma, Western/Central Texas Until 700 PM CDT Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail to 2.5" diameter Scattered damaging winds/isolated significant gusts to 80 mph A tornado or two possible #okwx #txwx www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wat...

N-Central to NE Oklahoma An axis of heavy showers/thunderstorms will be capable of cell-training over the next few hours. High rainfall rates will drive a threat for isolated/scattered flash flooding, especially for the more urbanized locations. #okwx www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...