Subtropical Storm Melissa forms in the central Atlantic with winds near 50 mph
MIAMI – Subtropical Storm Melissa has formed in the central Atlantic.
The storm’s maximum sustained winds Monday are near 50 mph (85 kph) with some strengthening forecast. The storm is expected to transition to a tropical storm by Tuesday.
Melissa is centred about 695 miles (1,120 kilometres) east-southeast of Bermuda and is moving northwest near 9 mph (15 kph).
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says large swells from the storm are already affecting parts of the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and the southeastern Bahamas.
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