Greenville, South Carolina – The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg is tracking Tropical Storm Melissa, a newly named system developing in the southern Caribbean. While Melissa is expected to strengthen slightly as it moves northwest, forecasters say confidence in its future path remains low late this week.
According to the National Hurricane Center’s 11 a.m. advisory Monday, impacts to the U.S. mainland appear unlikely at this time. The storm, formerly known as Invest AL98, is projected to bring tropical storm conditions to parts of Jamaica and Haiti over the next few days, with heavy rain and gusty winds possible through midweek.
Local emergency managers in the Carolinas are maintaining awareness but have not issued any coastal watches or warnings. Residents are encouraged to stay updated in case the system shifts north later in the week.
Forecasters note that the Atlantic basin remains active, and even systems tracking south can influence moisture and humidity levels across the Southeast by the weekend.
More updates from the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg will follow if Tropical Storm Melissa’s track changes toward the U.S. coast.
