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Powerful Hurricane Melissa Threatens Catastrophic Flooding in Caribbean
24 Oct
Summary
- Tropical Storm Melissa rapidly intensifying into major hurricane
- Life-threatening flash flooding and landslides expected in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and Cuba
- Melissa could become one of the strongest storms of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
As of October 25th, 2025, Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane over the next 24 hours, posing a severe threat to the Caribbean. Meteorologists predict Melissa will reach Category 4 strength by early next week, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph.
The storm is forecast to bring catastrophic flash flooding and landslides to portions of Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba through the weekend. AccuWeather is warning that Melissa "could end up being one of the strongest (storms) of the season," potentially leading to a humanitarian crisis in the affected areas.
While Melissa is not expected to directly impact Florida, forecasters are closely monitoring the storm's path and urging residents to remain prepared. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has just one month remaining, but Melissa's rapid intensification underscores the continued threat posed by these powerful weather systems.
