What’s Keeping Hurricane Melissa From Slamming the U.S.?
• Heavy rain and flooding in Florida, while not from Hurricane Melissa, contribute to steering the storm away from the U.S.
• High-pressure systems and upper-level winds are key factors in pushing Hurricane Melissa eastward into the Atlantic.
• Though not making landfall, Hurricane Melissa still generates dangerous surf and rip currents along the Southeast coast.
Factors preventing Hurricane Melissa from hitting the U.S
Recent heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of Florida, with some areas in Central Florida receiving up to 19 inches of rain, have been attributed to several weather systems impacting the Southeast. While these systems are not directly connected to Hurricane Melissa, they play a crucial role in influencing the Category 5 storm's trajectory, effectively steering it away from the U.S. mainland.
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