Hurricane Melissa path: Historic storm downgraded to Category 1 as it starts to cross parts of the Bahamas. See latest projected models and forecast.

Hurricane Melissa is currently a Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph as it's "starting to accelerate northeastward over the Bahamas," the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Melissa tears through the Caribbean. Maps show its forecast path.

Hurricane Melissa was hitting eastern Cuba hard early Wednesday after slamming Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. Maps show its forecast path.

Wednesday, Oct. 29: National Hurricane Center's update on Category 1 Hurricane Melissa

Article last updated: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, 5 p.m. ET

Hurricane Melissa heading for Bahamas as Jamaica assesses damage | Team coverage

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday as a dangerous Category 3 storm and is now heading for the Bahamas. Jason Allen and Lonnie Quinn report.

‘Our doors are shaking’: Couple stranded as Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica

Travelers are stranded in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa slams into the destination. Here's what happens when a hurricane hits your travel destination.

At least 20 dead in Haiti as Jamaican minister warns Hurricane Melissa recovery 'won't be easy'

Most of Jamaica remains without power, as our correspondent reports floods, mudslides and "palm trees tossed like toothpicks".
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