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Will Hurricane Melissa hit the U.S.?

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The most likely scenario is that Hurricane Melissa will turn away from the U.S. after passing near Cuba, heading out to sea toward Bermuda. However, there remains a small risk that the storm could track closer to Florida or the Outer Banks of North Carolina, so residents along the East Coast should monitor updates closely.

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What know for weather across the U.S. for the final week of October

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  • Cooler temperatures are expected across the south and eastern U.S. 6s
  • Stormy weather will persist in the northwest, with some breaks after recent snow and rain. 10s
  • A nor'easter could impact the east coast mid to late week, potentially bringing heavy rain and strong winds. 20s
  • The interaction between the coastal storm Melissa and the east coast trough could influence the severity of the event. 42s
  • Coastal flooding is a concern, especially in areas where dunes have been weakened by previous storms. 1m 24s
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What know for weather across the U.S. for the final week of October
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AccuWeather
5 days ago
What know for weather across the U.S. for the final week of October

Melissa is offshore in some models, but others suggest it could hug closer to the coast and interact with an East Coast storm, so the situation needs close monitoring.

Melissa to strengthen into major hurricane
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6 days ago
Melissa to strengthen into major hurricane

The most likely scenario is a turn across eastern Cuba and then out over the Atlantic towards Bermuda and out to sea away from the U.S., but a small risk remains for a closer approach to Florida or North Carolina.

Melissa to strengthen into major hurricane
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6 days ago
Melissa to strengthen into major hurricane

We cannot, with 100% certainty, clear anybody on the east coast quite yet. While the risk is small of a direct hit, it cannot be ruled out at the current time.

Melissa and a damaging East Coast storm
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6 days ago
Melissa and a damaging East Coast storm

The British model presents a dangerous scenario for Florida, keeping the state in the potential path, though most models show Melissa turning away from the coast.

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