Overview
- The storm is positioned north and east of the Bahamas and just south of Bermuda, according to the latest broadcast update.
- Official guidance projects the center to pass west of Bermuda, yet forecasters expect the island to experience wind and surf impacts.
- Melissa is currently a Category 2 hurricane and is trending farther into the open Atlantic.
- Forecasters emphasize that the track could still shift with new advisories, keeping the risk of additional changes in impacts on the table.
- No direct strike is expected for Maryland or the broader U.S. East Coast, though rough rip currents are likely.