Tropical Storm Melissa forms in Caribbean
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A tropical wave in the central Atlantic Ocean shows signs of organizing as it makes its way west toward the Caribbean Sea.
There is a high chance of a tropical wave developing over the next 7 days as it moves through the Caribbean. There is plenty of time to watch it, and it does not represent a threat to South Carolina.
Invest 98L is expected to strengthen and develop into a tropical depression or Tropical storm Melissa over the next few days, NHC forecasters say.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave in the central Atlantic which is moving quickly toward the Caribbean. There also is a non-tropical system over the northwestern Atlantic — well away from Florida — that may develop into a tropical or subtropical storm over the next several days, according to AccuWeather.
As residents across the US brace for storms that could also include tornadoes, those along the East Coast are watching a couple of disturbances in the tropics.
A tropical system, Invest 98L, is expected to become Tropical Storm Melissa in the Caribbean. Jacksonville started the morning with temperatures in the mid-50s and areas of fog and low visibility, less than 1 mile. However, the day is expected to clear up into a sunny day with temperatures reaching a high near 84.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Jerry was causing rough seas far from land early Oct. 12 as National Hurricane Center forecasters shifted their focus to Invest 97L out in the Atlantic, and the nor'easter heading away from Florida toward many coastal states to the north.
AccuWeather meteorologists are tracking what may become the next threat to lives and property in the Caribbean, Central America and potentially the United States before the end of October.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Lorenzo, located in the central Atlantic and well away from land. Meanwhile, a tropical wave emerging off the West African coast could gradually develop.
First Karen and then Jerry, both short-lived tropical storms fizzled in cooler Atlantic waters. Here's what's being watched now.
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