Hurricane Melissa Threatens Northern Caribbean
US forecasters issued a hurricane warning for Jamaica, expecting winds of at least 74 mph within 36 hours.
Melissa has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. Rapid intensification is expected, and Melissa is forecast to become a major hurricane tomorrow.
The slow-moving storm is expected to drop torrential rain, up to 25 inches, on Jamaica, as well as the southern regions of Haiti and the Dominican Republic through Monday.
- Hurricane warning issued for Jamaica
- Winds of at least 74 mph expected within 36 hours
- Torrential rain expected, up to 25 inches
Author's summary: Hurricane Melissa reaches strength, threatening Caribbean flooding.
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