With little to guide it, slow-moving Tropical Storm Melissa is forecast to meander over the central Caribbean Sea for at least the next couple of days, potentially powering up to hurricane strength as it does so.

And as of Oct. 21, top computer forecast models have yet to reach a consensus on Melissa's next move, with some showing a sharp right turn into Hispaniola and others showing a slower, more westerly path into the western Caribbean.

"Melissa is going to slam on the brakes and meander in the central Caribbean for several days, with potential to become a strong hurricane," said Houston-based meteorologist Matt Lanza on his Substack "The Eyewall ." "It will also be a tremendous rainmaker for somewhere, depending on exactly where it stalls out."

A slow crawl through the Caribbe

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