Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Caribbean, kills one in Haiti
Summary
Tropical Storm Melissa is moving through the Caribbean and could become a hurricane, affecting Jamaica and southern Haiti with heavy rain and possible flooding. The storm has already caused one death in Haiti and disrupted water systems in the Dominican Republic.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Melissa is currently in the central Caribbean.
- It is about 150 miles southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, and 270 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- The storm has maximum winds of 45 mph and is moving north at 3 mph.
- Melissa could strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane by Tuesday.
- An elderly man died in Haiti due to the storm, and five others were injured.
- More than half a million people in the Dominican Republic have lost water supply due to the storm.
- Public schools and some government offices in the Dominican Republic are closed for safety.
- Melissa is the 13th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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