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Jamaica, Melissa and Caribbean

Jamaica could face days of hurricane conditions as Melissa set to rapidly intensify in the Caribbean

Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean are staring down what could become a catastrophic, days-long assault of extreme rainfall and damaging winds with a strengthening Tropical Storm Melissa expected to become a major hurricane over some of the hottest ocean water on the planet.

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What’s the worst-case scenario for Jamaica as Melissa crawls through the Caribbean?

WPEC CBS 12 · 5h

Tropical Storm Melissa organizing in Caribbean; Jamaica and Haiti brace for impacts

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Hurricane forecast: Melissa a monster in the making with Florida dodging the bullet

Melissa unfortunately looks to make up for lost time heading into the weekend, posing a serious and historic threat of major hurricane impacts on Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas — but little to no risk...

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Storm Melissa Threatens Jamaica, on Track to Reach Category 4

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Three dead as Tropical Storm Melissa tears through Caribbean

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National Hurricane Center tracking Tropical Storm Melissa, tropical wave. What can Florida expect?

“At this time, we expect Melissa to stay well east of Florida," said AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva via email Oct. 23.

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Tropical Storm Melissa expected to strengthen into Category 4 hurricane. What to know in Florida

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Tropical Storm Melissa now less than 900 miles from Florida. What you should know

Tropical Storm Melissa stationary in the Caribbean as 4 deaths reported and huge rains expected

Melissa had 65 mph winds early Friday. It could strengthen into a hurricane Saturday and a major hurricane later in the weekend.

‘Catastrophic’ situation in Caribbean as Melissa stalls but begins to strengthen

Melissa is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane and bring life-threatening rainfall, landslides and storm surge to Jamaica, Haiti and elsewhere.