Hurricane Melissa. pic.twitter.com/DRSOjhByCJ

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 27, 2025

Grey, cloudy day across the region. A few areas of mist and light rain are happening. Here’s a drone view from Brewton, Alabama this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/xGE9K0lu9L

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 27, 2025

Quick comparison of Melissa's structure from TDR now vs. 12 hours ago – while the inner core has barely changed with a similar peak wind speed & RMW, its hurricane-force wind field has slightly expanded. This is not a good development as it approaches Jamaica. pic.twitter.com/WxtvsFwHc9

— Tomer Burg (@burgwx) October 28, 2025

#Melissa's pressure is down to 903 mb – the 7th lowest for an Atlantic #hurricane since pressure consistently recorded in 1979. Here are top six:

Wilma (2005): 882 mb
Gilbert (1988): 888 mb
Milton (2024): 895 mb
Rita (2005): 895 mb
Allen (1980): 899 mb
Katrina (2005): 902 mb pic.twitter.com/GlSGpWwldZ

— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) October 28, 2025

Satellite imagery presentation of a hurricane does not get more textbook than this.

Hurricane Melissa has maximum winds of 175 mph. Northerly movement has started.

Prayers for Jamaica. Catastrophic impacts expected. pic.twitter.com/4xUqoEbAuP

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 28, 2025

We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today – Tuesday, October 28th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. 🎥: Cotton Bayou Beach. @spann #alwx pic.twitter.com/7fcdkV66Tk

— City of Orange Beach (@cityorangebeach) October 28, 2025

RAIN POSSIBLE TODAY AND ON WEDNESDAY… A few showers are possible today ahead of another batch of showers ahead of a cold front on Wednesday.

Dry, colder air arrives Thursday. Overnight lows will likely be in the 30s in many communities by Friday morning!