How Tropical Storm Melissa could intensify and where the storm may be going - The Washington Post

Original story by: The Washington Post Last updated: Oct 23, 2025

Context: Tropical Storm Melissa is developing in the southern Caribbean Sea and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves north. Hurricane watches have been issued for southern Haiti, and a tropical storm watch is in effect for Jamaica.
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Detailed Summary:
- Tropical Storm Melissa is currently located in the southern Caribbean Sea.
- The storm is expected to move slowly northward over the weekend.
- There is an anticipation that Melissa will intensify into a hurricane.
- Hurricane watches have been declared for southern Haiti, encompassing its capital, Port-au-Prince.
- A tropical storm watch has been issued for Jamaica.