Melissa Reaches Hurricane Strength as Jamaica Braces for Impact
Summary
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to become a major hurricane by the end of the weekend. The National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening flash floods in Jamaica and parts of Hispaniola as the storm moves slowly with increasing wind speeds.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa is currently a Category 1 hurricane.
- The storm is expected to intensify over the weekend into a major hurricane.
- Jamaica and Southern Hispaniola can expect life-threatening flash flooding.
- Maximum winds have reached 75 mph with higher gusts recorded.
- The storm is moving slowly west-northwest at 1 mph.
- A shift in the storm's direction is anticipated, moving north and northeast early in the week.
- Jamaica will experience tropical storm conditions before transitioning to hurricane conditions.
- The warning includes potential catastrophic flooding and landslides in regions of Haiti and Jamaica.
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