The Bahamas Department of Meteorology (BDM) is monitoring Tropical Storm Melissa in the north-central Caribbean, warning of potential strengthening into a major hurricane.
As of October 24, 2025, Tropical Storm Melissa was nearly stationary, with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph and higher gusts, and is forecast to gradually strengthen.
The system could strengthen into a major hurricane this weekend and bring tropical storm or hurricane conditions to parts of The Bahamas next week.
Author's summary: Bahamas monitors Tropical Storm Melissa.