Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to become a hurricane Oct. 23.

There is significant uncertainty in the track and intensity forecast of Melissa.

The farther Melissa tracks to the west, the higher the chances of a major hurricane developing.

See latest spaghetti models and what Florida can expect.

While portions of the Caribbean brace for impacts from , Florida residents should keep a wary eye on the storm.

"There is significant uncertainty in the track and intensity forecast of Melissa," the National Hurricane Center continued to say, but added "the chances of a increase" if Melissa tracks farther to the southwest.

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