Tropical Storm Melissa forms in Caribbean
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While the storm does not currently pose an immediate threat to the U.S. mainland, forecasters say interests in the Caribbean should closely monitor Melissa’s progression.
Invest 98L in the eastern Caribbean is expected to strengthen into a tropical depression or tropical storm over the next few days.
Local meteorologist Zack Fradella said Sunday that while late-season Caribbean storms can be intense, the system is not expected to reach the Gulf.