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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 3h

With a cool front bringing lower humidity and dew point values, plus gusty winds at times, it feels amazing outside.

Some of the coolest daytime weather since April arrives tomorrow when highs will only reach the upper 70s.

H/T @wsvn.bsky.social 7 StormTeam.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 23h

Day 151: ACTIVE

Throughout the day, #Melissa has hit Eastern Cuba, and then hit the Eastern Bahamas as its next target. Now, thankfully, its entering the ocean and is moving more rapidly.

Also, thankfully, its way far east from Florida and the U.S.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 2d

Day 150: ACTIVE

#Melissa DID NOT PLAY TODAY. It struck #Jamaica as a POWERFUL Category 5. It has exited the island, and Eastern Cuba is next.

Its currently at 125 mph but will strengthen to 140 mph before landfall early tomorrow morning in Eastern Cuba.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 2d

GOOD LORD. Please pray for the folks in Jamaica. #Melissa means SERIOUS BUSINESS.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 2d

#BREAKING: #Melissa has made landfall in Southwestern Jamaica as an EXTREME Cat. 5 Hurricane.

Location: 18.1°N, 78.0°W
About 25 miles S.E. of Negril, Jamaica and 145 miles S. of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Max Winds: 185 mph.
Moving N.N.E. at 9 mph.
Pressure: 892 mb.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 3d

Day 149: ACTIVE

#Melissa is now at 175 mph and it seems like it will be the most destructive hurricane to ever hit Jamaica by later tonight into tomorrow.

It will make landfall in Jamaica as a very strong borderline Cat. 4.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 3d

#BREAKING: #Melissa is now a MAJOR and EXTREMELY DANGEROUS Category 5 Hurricane with winds at 160 mph.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 3d

#BREAKING: @nws.noaa.gov Miami issues a Flood Advisory for portions of Broward until 2:00am ET.

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IEMBOT MFL @mfl.weather.im · 3d

MFL issues Flood Advisory for Broward [FL] till Oct 27, 2:00 AM EDT Link

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 3d

Day 148: ACTIVE

#Melissa is now a DANGEROUS Category 4 hurricane and is expected to directly target Jamaica by Tuesday morning as the strongest storm to ever hit the Caribbean nation.

Hurricane warnings are up for Jamaica and Eastern Cuba.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 3d

At this hour, as issued by @nws.noaa.gov Miami...

Flash Flood Warning for Central Broward until 1:15am ET.
Flash Flood Warning for Northern Broward until 12:45am ET.
Two Flood Advisories in Broward until 12:30am ET.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 3d

11:30pm ET

We got significant rainfall happening in Broward as of this hour, with the heaviest of rain and strong thunderstorms along the coastline.

There's also some rain in Northern Miami-Dade and in the Lower and Middle Florida Keys.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 3d

#BREAKING: @nws.noaa.gov Miami issues a Flash Flood Warning for portions of Broward until 1:15am ET.

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IEMBOT MFL @mfl.weather.im · 3d

MFL issues Flash Flood Warning [flash flood: radar indicated] for Broward [FL] till Oct 27, 1:15 AM EDT Link

South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 5d

Day 147: ACTIVE

#Melissa became a hurricane today and is currently a Cat. 2 with winds at 100 mph.

NO impacts for us. However, life-threatening and CATASTROPHIC flash flooding is headed directly towards Jamaica and Southern Hispaniola by early next week.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 5d

8:00pm ET

There are a few passing showers this evening across the mainland and entering the Upper Keys.

Rain chances are increasing for tomorrow, especially on Monday, before the fall fronts dry us out and cool us off.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 6d

Tonight's forecast via @nws.noaa.gov Miami and Key West:

A dry night is expected for all, with temps in the mid-70s in the mainland and upper-70s in the Keys. Only a 10% rain chance in the mainland, with better chances in the Keys at 30%.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 6d

Day 146: ACTIVE

#Melissa is looking more formidable. However, the turn we've been waiting for has shown up on the cone.

NO direct hit to South Florida. However, depending on how close it hits the Western Bahamas, there could be indirect impacts next week.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 9d

Day 143: ACTIVE

#Melissa arrived earlier today and is currently a Tropical Storm with winds at 50 mph.

It will affect several Caribbean islands, but NO impacts to Florida or the mainland U.S.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 9d

Tonight's forecast via @nws.noaa.gov Miami and Key West.

A dry evening for all. Light winds with temps in the mid-70s later tonight along the mainland, upper 70s in the Keys.

Keys: A Coastal Flood Statement is in effect through late tonight due to minor saltwater flooding.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 9d

This gives us hope. It looks like once #Melissa is done, the hurricane season seems to be coming to an end. With no development expected for the first two weeks of November, it feels good that the season's end is oh so close, with five weeks left.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 9d

#BREAKING: #Melissa has arrived. Updates to come...

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 10d

It looks like #Invest98L, the future #Melissa, will stay away from Florida as it moves west, then turn north, and affect Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and other portions of the Caribbean.

These are just models and things can change so stay tuned.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 10d

4:10pm ET

We got rain and thunderstorms on the radar. However, not everybody is seeing this, nor will they for the rest of this evening.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 10d

Day 142: Something.

#Invest98L is becoming more impressive. 70% over the next two days and 90% over the next seven.

This is future #Melissa right here. No effect on Florida for now, but could be a threat to Haiti and the Dominican Republic by week's end.

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South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 11d

#BREAKING: @nws.noaa.gov Key West issues a Flood Advisory for the Middle Florida Keys until 2:15pm ET.

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IEMBot Key West @key.weather.im · 11d

KEY issues Flood Advisory for Mainland Monroe [FL] till Oct 19, 2:15 PM EDT Link

South Florida Weather @southfloridawx.bsky.social · 11d

Day 141: Something.

Our eyes are now on #Invest98L tracking to move west. It has a 60% chance of formation, but early indications are saying that it could turn northeast once it forms and affect Haiti and the Dominican Republic, but not the US.

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