Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica; Houston Storms Possible

Hurricane Melissa's Impact on Jamaica

• 🌀 Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm with 215 mph gusts, is poised to make landfall in Jamaica.
• ⚠️ The storm is historic for Jamaica, with the eye expected to pass west of the island by early afternoon, then move towards Cuba and the Bahamas.
• 💨 Hurricane-force winds of 100+ mph will cause significant structural damage.
• 🌧️ The primary threat to life is torrential rainfall, with 20 to 40 inches expected to dump on Jamaica, leading to a high concern for mudslides in the mountainous terrain.

Houston Weather Forecast

• ⚡ Houston faces a 40% chance of afternoon showers and storms due to an approaching front.
• ⚠️ Isolated hail and gusty winds are possible with these storms.
• 🔥 The front will bring cooler, drier air, leading to a fire watch for western cities and counties (Colorado, Wharton, and Matagorda) due to the increased risk of fire spread with dry air and gusty winds.

Temperature Outlook

• 🌡️ Today's high is 88 degrees, dropping to a chilly 54 degrees by tomorrow morning.
• 🎃 Halloween is expected to have a high of 72 degrees.
• 🍂 Temperatures will remain mild through the weekend, with a slight warming trend.