The Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1 and lasts through November 30. There have been 13 named storms so far this season.

Forecasters are watching a tropical wave in the Caribbean, where waters remain warm enough to support tropical development.

Hurricane Melissa is expected to continue strengthening and become a Category 5 hurricane, according to the NHC, Saturday, Oct. 25.

Historic, life-threatening flash flooding and landslides are expected in portions of Jamaica, southern Haiti and the Dominican Republic through the weekend, the NHC said. Peak storm surge heights could reach 9 to 13 feet above normal tide levels in Jamaica, accompanied by large and powerfully destructive waves.

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It was the only tropical cyclone to ever strike Miami from this direction in November. And its name might just give it away.

Don’t be fooled – there’s still time for major activity this season. Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, the strongest-ever storm to hit Jamaica, had winds topping 185 mph and could have turned toward the Sunshine State.

Like Helene, Hurricane Ian was a Category 4 storm when it crashed into southwest Florida in 2022. It was one of the state’s deadliest and costliest storms, but the 5,000 residents of Babcock Ranch emerged almost completely unscathed.