Tropical Storm Melissa forms in the central Caribbean Oct. 21.

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strengthened into Tropical Storm Melissa Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, according to the National Hurricane Center.

AccuWeather is forecasting Melissa could continue strengthening and later this week.

Maximum sustained winds needed to reach at least 39 mph for the invest to be designated as a tropical storm. To become a hurricane, winds need to reach 74 mph.

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Forecasters said heavy rainfall and gusty winds are possible over portions of the ABC Islands over the next couple of days.

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