TAMPA - Hurricane Melissa has resumed strengthening this evening and is still forecast to become a Category 5 hurricane within the next day.

Hurricane Melissa moving slowly

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At the moment, Melissa has sustained winds of 145 mph and a pressure of 933 mb.

It will likely make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, but impacts have already begun on the island.

Melissa expected to strengthen

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A multi-day catastrophic rainfall event is underway.

Up to 40 inches (over 1,000 mm) of rain could occur within the next four days.

This will create widespread flash flooding and potential landslides.

Southwest Haiti and eastern Cuba will also be susceptible to multiple feet of rainfall as Melissa passes.

Hurricane warnings are active for Jamaica and eastern Cuba.

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