Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti and Dominican Republic
Summary
Tropical Storm Melissa brought heavy rain to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, raising concerns about flooding in the northern Caribbean. The storm is expected to get stronger and could become a hurricane by Thursday, affecting Jamaica and southern Haiti.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Melissa is affecting Haiti and the Dominican Republic with heavy rain.
- The storm is moving slowly, approximately 305 miles from Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- Winds are sustained at 50 mph and it is moving at a speed of 2 mph west-northwest.
- Melissa may become a hurricane by Thursday and approach Jamaica and southwest Haiti.
- Officials in the Dominican Republic closed schools and businesses in areas under storm alert.
- People living in flood-prone areas are advised to move to higher ground.
- A hurricane watch is in place for southern Haiti, and Jamaica is under a tropical storm watch.
- Heavy rain—up to 10 inches—is expected in southern Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
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