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<h3><strong>Melissa made landfall on Tuesday, October 28th, around 1:00 PM ET near New Hope, Jamaica, as a Category 5 hurricane, the 3rd strongest Hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin, with a central pressure dropping to 892 mb. Maximum sustained winds were estimated at 185 mph.</strong></h3><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1984077869409325158" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1984077869409325158"></div><h3><strong>Hurricane Melissa made its second landfall in eastern Cuba early Wednesday near the city of Chivirico as a Category 3 storm before moving past Bermuda Thursday night.</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding caused major damage in Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.</p></li><li><p>Wind damage is widespread and catastrophic across western Jamaica.</p></li><li><p>Melissa became a post-tropical cyclone on Friday and moved into the north Atlantic.</p></li></ul><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1983196616640299223" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1983196616640299223"></div><h1>How Can You Help?</h1><p>There are many reputable organizations that are offering relief to Jamaicans impacted by Melissa. We recommend doing your own research about any organization you plan to donate to, but here are a few that have a history of helping. Cash donations are recommended instead of donating items like food and clothing.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot 2025-11-01 053852-1761997309915.png"></p><p>Tune into WeatherNation for the top weather headlines for more on the tropics.</p>

Rob Bradley

Melissa Post-Tropical After Bringing Catastrophic Impacts to Western Jamaica

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<p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; color: #454545;">Rob grew up in South Florida, where daily afternoon storms and hurricanes piqued his interest in meteorology early on. That interest was fostered by his teachers and his father, who one time brought him onto the roof of their home to watch a funnel cloud move through the Everglades several miles away. Years of filmmaking and tv production in high school gradually pushed him toward broadcast meteorology at Florida State University, where he joined and eventually led the student run daily weather show. After graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology, he began his career at KESQ in Palm Springs, California before heading to KFSN in Fresno and WLOS in Asheville, North Carolina. He has covered a diverse array of extreme weather events, including haboobs and flash flooding in the desert, extreme snow in the Sierra, hurricanes, and Appalachian ice storms. He also enjoys telling stories and reporting about weather issues.

Connect with Rob on <a href="https://twitter.com/WxRobBradley">Twitter</a></span></p>

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<p>We're well on our way to winter but high temperatures will be soaring across the Western and Central United States to start the month of November. Upper-level ridging is expected to build across the Southwest this weekend before shifting slightly east into next week. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-11-01 063419-1762000546073.png"></p><p>Record high temperatures are possible around Nevada and Arizona Saturday before record warmth targets the Front Range of Colorado on Sunday. A few record highs will be possible in Colorado and Texas into Monday and Tuesday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-11-01 063220-1762000559023.png"></p><p>Another ridge of high pressure will move in after a cut-off low moves through the Southwest. This low and the trailing ridge will lead to big swings in high temperatures for some, including Denver!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-11-01 063455-1762000566758.png"></p><p>Temperatures look to stay warm through the middle of the upcoming week, with highs approaching the upper 80s in portions of Texas into Thursday and Friday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-11-01 063442-1762000574267.png"></p><p>Weekend temperatures in San Antonio will actually hover just below average before the next ridge moves in from the west, gradually increasing highs through Friday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-11-01 063514-1762000583536.png"></p><p>Get forecast details for your section of the country with our regional forecasts which air at :10, :30, and :50 past the hour from east to west. You can also watch the latest forecast anytime with the WeatherNation app!</p>

Record Warmth Possible From Nevada to Texas

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Kevin Schneider

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<p><strong>WEST </strong>- A series of atmospheric rivers has been responsible for wet, windy, and snowy weather in the northwestern U.S. The next round of rain and snow is taking shape as our next river pushes in. The good news is that impacts will not be as widespread and will mostly be localized to the Pacific Northwest, and the Olympics in particular.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/1-1761966244610.png"></p><p>Snowfall and rainfall totals will not be as heavy as they were this past weekend and into the early work week, but some areas should look for impacts as you head out on the roads.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/1-1761966280626.png"></p><p></p><p>Here's the "atmospheric river" we are referring to. This constant stream of moisture from the Pacific directed towards the northwest looks to favor weekend rainfall for Washington State and a little bit for Oregon. Behind this system, we are already looking ahead to next atmospheric event to move into the Northwest and Northern California next week!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/1-1761966341877.png"></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/New Baron Video 3-1761966408473.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p>Be sure to join us at:50 past the hour for more details during your west regional forecast.</p>

Brittany Lockley

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Next Atmospheric River Brings Halloween Rain

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<p>An upper-level low has been moving across the country, bringing rainy, windy, and cooler weather to many areas. Heavy rain caused flooding issues in the Northeast on Thursday where over 3 inches of rain fell in New York and New Jersey. The system moves out later tonight but parts of Northern New England could see some light snow.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/New Baron Video 3-1761966114231.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>We may even see minor snow accumulations in parts of the Adirondacks, as well as the Green and White mountains.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/1-1761966147465.png"></p><p>As the rain clears, expect cloudy, cool, and gusty conditions to persist into Saturday morning. Secure any decorations in your yard as they may be sent flying with gusts to 45-50 mph.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/1-1761966186570.png">Be sure to join of live on WeatherNation for more details!</p>

Gusty Winds & Rain Linger in the Northeast on Friday

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<p>I will never forget the time it snowed in southwest Missouri on Halloween. Going from house to house for as long as we could stand it before piling back in the car because we were so cold. It doesn't USUALLY snow that early in Springfield, or any other part of the country for that matter this early into Fall.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-27 111421-1761585271271.png">So let's see if Mother Nature is feeling in the mood to traumatize more youth this upcoming weekend.</p><h1>Forecast</h1><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-31 06-01-58-1761912346800.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Low-pressure systems will create some heavy rain in the corners of the country with some drizzle in the Midwest. Clear and dry conditions will persist for much of the country with mild temperatures for many.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-31 06-02-14-1761912160076.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>TROUBLE SPOTS</h1><p>"Trouble" means a lot of different things for people on Halloween. Trouble, to us, is going to mean rain. Not much worse than spending all of that time and energy into a costume just to get rained on. While you might see some rain icons in the forecast in the northeast, there's a strong possibility we kick the rain out by the afternoon/evening, when it matters, except for portions of northern New York and Vermont. We're concerned with some areas in the Northwest, like Seattle, where the rain might be both consistent and heavy at times. Coldest spot will likely be in the Upper Midwest, but any lingering cloud cover should help keep temps from freezing during trick-or-treat hours.</p><h1>PICK OF THE NATION</h1><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-27 111630-1761585733352.png">When. Do we ever. See 3 straight days of a rain-free forecast in SOUTH FLORIDA?? We have to go with Miami for that reason. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!</p>

Next Atmospheric River Brings Halloween Rain

Gusty Winds & Rain Linger in the Northeast on Friday

FORECAST: Halloween Night Shaping Up Okay For Many

Melissa Post-Tropical After Bringing Catastrophic Impacts to Western Jamaica

Record Warmth Possible From Nevada to Texas

Next Atmospheric River Brings Halloween Rain

Gusty Winds & Rain Linger in the Northeast on Friday

FORECAST: Halloween Night Shaping Up Okay For Many

Melissa Post-Tropical After Bringing Catastrophic Impacts to Western Jamaica

Record Warmth Possible From Nevada to Texas

Next Atmospheric River Brings Halloween Rain

Gusty Winds & Rain Linger in the Northeast on Friday

FORECAST: Halloween Night Shaping Up Okay For Many