Havana, Cuba – Hurricane Melissa continued its destructive path across the Caribbean early Wednesday, bringing dangerous flooding, damaging winds, and storm surge to parts of eastern Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Bahamas, according to the NOAA National Hurricane Center.
As of 8 a.m. EDT on October 29, 2025, Melissa was located near 20.6°N and 75.7°W, packing maximum sustained winds of 105 mph and moving north-northeast at 14 mph. The storm is expected to re-emerge into the southwestern Atlantic later today after crossing Cuba, with hurricane conditions forecast to spread toward the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands through Wednesday night.
According to the NOAA’s latest key messages, life-threatening flash flooding, landslides, and storm surge are ongoing in eastern Cuba. Some areas could see isolated rainfall totals exceeding 16 inches, particularly near mountainous regions. Jamaica and Haiti continue to experience flash flooding and widespread power outages, while conditions are expected to deteriorate across the southeastern Bahamas.
Melissa is projected to maintain hurricane strength as it tracks northeast, possibly affecting Bermuda by Thursday or Friday with heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Residents across affected areas are urged to follow local emergency guidance, remain sheltered, and avoid floodwaters.
