Rescue efforts are underway across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa tore through the region as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in more than 150 years.

Tropical Storm Melissa is plodding through the central Caribbean, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane

Melissa, the Atlantic Basin is quiet. A small chance of tropical activity is possible through mid November in the western Caribbean, but wind shear will make formation challenging.

As we move into November, it is safe to say the 2025 tropical cyclone season is drawing to a close. Officially, the season runs through the end of this month, but activity typically tapers off by mid to late November.

Tropical Storm Melissa is lumbering through the Caribbean Sea and bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola

The Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1 and lasts through November 30. There have been 13 named storms so far this season.

The Houston Caribbean community held a town hall discussing aid for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 storm and has left widespread devastation.