Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane
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Tropical Storm Melissa is lumbering through the Caribbean Sea and bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola.
A fast-developing storm was expected to bring “unprecedented” amounts of rain to several countries, meteorologists said.
A new tropical storm has formed over the central Caribbean. Melissa could strengthen later this week as it moves toward Haiti and Jamaica.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami warned of "life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides" throughout Hispaniola.
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Hurricane Melissa Upgraded to Category 4: Caribbean Countries Evacuate Areas Ahead of Expected Record Rain
Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 4 storm, prompting Caribbean countries including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas to evacuate low-lying areas. Record rainfall is expected, with authorities preparing for floods and landslides.