A high-impact, potentially prolonged winter storm is expected. Start preparing now and keep checking the forecast as conditions and details evolve. These maps can and will change! | WeatherBug

Hurricane Melissa shattered records on Monday, becoming one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded as wind speeds continued to climb. The storm reached sustained winds exceeding 175 mph as it barrels toward landfall early Tuesday morning. Jamaica is bracing for catastrophic conditions, including more than 30 inches of rain and a 13-foot storm surge that threatens to inundate coastal communities. While thousands have evacuated, some residents are choosing to ride out the historic storm. |