Tropical Storm Melissa strengthening but forecast to spare Cayman
Tropical Storm Melissa was strengthening on Friday afternoon, but all three Cayman Islands will be spared the worst of its impacts if the current forecast track of the US National Hurricane Center verifies.
Computer models – and the National Hurricane Center – were becoming increasingly aligned on a track taking Melissa over Jamaica as a major hurricane early next week, before quickly moving north and then northeastward towards Cuba and then the southwest Atlantic Ocean. However, in its discussion of the storm at 5pm EDT on Friday, the National Hurricane Center said there was still some uncertainty regarding the timing of Melissa’s turn north after moving westward Saturday through Monday. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Oct 28, 2025 10:52 AM