SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Following the massive hit from Hurricane Melissa, Cuba was next — following Jamaica — to be hit with historic winds and severe flooding. WTOC spoke with Savannah local Layanet Acevedo ahead of Tuesday’s storm. She says her family, who still lives in Cuba, was not prepared for what came through.

The development of 13 storms makes for a pretty normal year, though most hurricanes developed into major hurricanes above 111 mph.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – As we move into mid October, we’ve officially passed the peak of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. While this year has brought its share of storms, the impacts on our region have fortunately been limited. This doesn’t mean we can let our guard down just yet.

Donavon Smith, the owner of Sweet Spice, a popular Jamaican restaurant in Savannah says he spoke with his cousins Tuesday morning on a conference call.

WJCL's Chief Meteorologist Jeremy Nelson, in Savannah, is teaming up with WESH Meteorologist Eric Burris, in Orlando, to bring you an in-depth look at the tropics. Tracking the Tropics airs on WJCL.com and the WJCL Facebook page each week.

On Sept. 25, 2024, Mayor Van Johnson declared a state of local emergency for Savannah, just one day after Gov. Brian Kemp announced it statewide. "Peak wind forecast is 25-35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph," said the city's first Hurricane Helene press release.

Hurricane Melissa heads for Jamaica, and a Georgia tourist is preparing for the powerful Category 5 storm. Here’s what she says.