A new tropical storm has formed over the central Caribbean. Melissa could strengthen later this week as it moves toward Haiti and Jamaica.

Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the Caribbean Sea, proving this year’s Atlantic hurricane season won’t be wrapping up quietly.

Invest 98L is expected to strengthen and develop into a tropical depression or Tropical storm Melissa over the next few days, NHC forecasters say.

Melissa is the 13 th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. A typical year sees 14 storms. Special note about spaghetti models: Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts.

Will it rain today? Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30, 2025, with most tropical storm activity between August and October in Florida.

The National Hurricane Center says the season’s 13th tropical storm has formed over the central Caribbean Sea.

Tropical activity is ramping up in the Atlantic Basin. Along with Hurricane Gabrielle, which is currently tracking east of Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical disturbances in the central Atlantic for potential development this week.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic basin. Florida residents should keep an eye on a tropical wave heading toward the Caribbean. Waters in the Caribbean are very warm, which helps storms to develop and strengthen.

A Caribbean tropical wave has its axis near 64W south of 17N. It is moving westward near 15 to 20 kt. Scattered moderate convection is noted S of 14N between 62W and 65W. … MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ…