In the Caribbean, Melissa is expected to rapidly intensify, posing a significant threat to Jamaica and Cuba with severe winds and heavy rainfall.

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As of Friday evening, the Dominican Republic and Haiti are already experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to landslides, and the storm is just beginning to strengthen.

Stats:

WYFF News 4

The storm has found a new center of circulation and is likely to intensify, potentially reaching Category 4 status before Sunday night.

Track:

WYFF News 4

Melissa's slow movement means continuous rain for the Hispaniola Mountains, exacerbating the landslide situation. Jamaica is expected to endure three days of intense wind and rain, leading to potential flooding.

Several models are showing the potential for a Category 5 w

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