Hurricane Melissa: Category 2 Storm Impacts Bahamas and Bermuda

Hurricane Melissa's Devastation and Current Status

• 💔 Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction and dozens of deaths, particularly in Haiti, where homes and businesses were washed out.
• 📈 The storm has weakened to a Category 2 after passing over Jamaica and Cuba, but remains a significant threat.

Impacts on the Bahamas

• ⚠️ The southeastern Bahamas are currently experiencing the storm's impacts, with hurricane-force wind gusts affecting islands like San Salvador.
• 💨 Gusts of up to 100 mph are expected on San Salvador Island tonight, with even stronger gusts on the backside of the storm before midnight.
• 💨 Hurricane-force winds are expected to pull away from the Bahamas by early tomorrow morning.

Future Path and Warnings

• ➡️ Hurricane Melissa is projected to move northeast and become extratropical south of Iceland on Monday.
• ⚠️ Bermuda is under hurricane warnings, anticipating hurricane conditions late tomorrow night through Friday morning.
• 💨 The storm's path is influenced by a front that is also bringing significant weather changes to local areas.