It will be a stormy end to October in the eastern United States, and the drenching rain will be followed by a long-lasting burst of chilly air. Some snow may even fly over the northern mountains.

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, threatening the northern Caribbean with massive rainfall and life-threatening flooding

Meanwhile, Hurricane Melissa is strengthening and battering the Caribbean Islands and may end up being the strongest hurricane on record to hit Jamaica. "We are talking about life-threatening storm surge — especially Monday into Tuesday and upwards of 40 inches of rain," Williams said.

The most powerful Atlantic hurricane of 2025 is making landfall in Jamaica, with the Category 5 storm to hit near peak strength.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami warned of "life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides" throughout Hispaniola.

Both Tuesday and Wednesday should bring temperatures slightly below normal for late October, with highs in the low 50s during the day. On Thursday, most parts of the state can expect between 1 and 3 inches of rainfall, with a “worst-case scenario” of 2 to 4 inches, according to the National Weather Service.