Melissa is forecast begin "rapid intensification" in about 24 hours.

Melissa could become a major hurricane by the end of the weekend.

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was "nearly stationary" in the Caribbean Friday morning, Oct. 24, according to the

The slow-moving storm is expected to bring and landslides to portions of Hispaniola and Jamaica through the weekend.

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Melissa is forecast to begin in about 24 hours, becoming a hurricane by Saturday, Oct. 25, and a major hurricane by Sunday, Oct. 26, the Hurricane Center said. Current forecasts predict Melissa will be a early next week. Hurricane News: Get the latest hurricane updates and how communities are preparing, responding, and recovering.

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