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Hurricane Melissa is expected to head towards Bermuda on Thursday.

The storm is likely to produce heavy rainfall and hurricane conditions on the island.

Melissa has already caused severe damage to Jamaica and Cuba this week.

Bermuda is facing a major hurricane threat with Hurricane Melissa projected to produce dangerous winds and a storm surge as a hurricane warning is in effect for the island.

FOX Weather reports Melissa is forecast to track northeast into the Atlantic before brushing by Bermuda, avoiding a direct hit on the island.

Hurricane Melissa spaghetti models. (FOX Weather)

Hurricane conditions and heavy rainfall are expected in Bermuda beginning late Thursday and through the night in the southeastern Bahamas, where dozens of people were evacuated.

The Associated

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