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Hurricane Melissa Strengthens Into Category 4, May Hit Category 5 Soon

Hurricane Melissa Strengthens Into Category 4, May Hit Category 5 Soon

Summary

Hurricane Melissa has strengthened to a Category 4 storm and may become a Category 5 by Sunday night. It is bringing heavy rain and could cause serious flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Jamaica and Haiti. The storm is expected to reach Jamaica by Tuesday morning.

Key Facts

  • Hurricane Melissa is currently a Category 4 storm.
  • It might strengthen to a Category 5 by Sunday night.
  • The storm is causing heavy rain and could lead to severe flooding.
  • It threatens areas in the northern Caribbean, such as Jamaica and Haiti.
  • Jamaica's southern coast could see the storm by Tuesday morning.
  • Melissa's center is about 125 miles south-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica.
  • Maximum sustained winds are at 115 mph.
  • Cuba has issued a hurricane watch for several eastern provinces.
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