Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane , with winds reaching 75 mph, according to the US National Hurricane Center on Saturday (October 25). The storm is currently positioned 145 miles southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, moving at a slow pace of just 1 mph. Forecasters predict that Melissa will rapidly intensify over the weekend, ptentially reaching Category 4 status before it makes landfall in Jamaica on Monday (October 28).

The hurricane is expected to bring severe weather conditions , including torrential rains, strong winds, and a significant storm surge. Jamaica is under a hurricane warning, and the island is preparing for what could be a catastrophic impact. Jamaica's Meteorological Service warned that the storm could bring up to 25 inches of rain, with local

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