Tropical Storm Melissa Forms in the Caribbean

It was becoming more likely that Tropical Storm Melissa will form in the Caribbean sometime this week. While the formation was looking more and more like a certainty, what was less certain is what direction this feature will take once it becomes organized. Take a look at what is happening in the tropics this week.

Melissa Becomes Next Named Storm in the Tropics

The tropics are showing no signs of quieting down heading into the end of October. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has been monitoring an area of likely development in the Caribbean Sea, which has now strengthened into Tropical Storm Melissa.

Melissa officially became the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on October 21, according to the NHC. For reference, a typical season sees about 14 named storms, based on data from Colorado State University.