Haiti is bracing for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Mélissa, as the General Directorate of Civil Protection and the Permanent Secretariat for Disaster Risk Management issued a hurricane watch for the southern peninsula on October 21, 2025. The storm, which has not yet reached hurricane status, could bring hurricane conditions to the region within the next 48 hours. The departments of Ouest, Grande’Anse, Nippes, South, and South-East are currently on yellow alert, following confirmation by Haiti’s Hydrometeorological Unit of Mélissa’s trajectory. The storm is expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds, thunderstorms, and large swells, with the Great South of Haiti being the most vulnerable area. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that Tropical Storm Mélissa was located near 14.3 degrees North latitude and 73.5 degrees West longitude, moving west-northwest at 11 km/h. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 km/h, with gradual strengthening anticipated. The storm is expected to approach Jamaica and southwestern Haiti later this week, potentially bringing 125 to 250 mm of rain to southern Haiti through Saturday, with risks of severe flash flooding and landslides. The Departmental Directorate of Civil Protection has urged residents in affected areas to remain vigilant, avoid crossing rivers, and take precautions to protect themselves and their property. The public is advised to stay informed through reliable sources and remain calm during this critical period.