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Hurricane Melissa is a Category 4 storm expected to strengthen as it approaches Jamaica.

Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba are under hurricane warnings or watches, with life-threatening conditions expected.

Catastrophic flooding, landslides, and significant storm surge are forecast for several Caribbean islands.

Florida and the U.S. East Coast are not expected to see significant impacts from the storm at this time.

is a in the Caribbean Sunday, Oct. 26, and expected to further strengthen as it approaches Jamaica, according to the latest advisory from the in Miami.

is expected to be a powerful major hurricane when making landfall in Jamaica Monday night or Tuesday morning and southeastern Cuba late Tuesday.

Forecasters urge residents of Jamaica to seek shelter immediately

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