Tropical Storm Melissa, national hurricane center

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Life-threatening storm surge is becoming more likely along the south coast of Jamaica later in the weekend or early next week. Peak storm surge heights could reach 7 to 11 feet above ground level, near and to the east of where the center of Melissa makes landfall. This storm surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.

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Monster Tropical Storm Melissa could become Cat 5 hurricane, possible Sarasota impacts?
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Tropical Storm Melissa near hurricane strength, could become Cat 5 storm. Florida forecast
Jamaica Braces as Rapidly Intensifying Hurricane Melissa Creeps Toward Island
Tropical Storm Melissa has strengthened into a hurricane and is expected to become a major hurricane by the end of the weekend, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Saturday.

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Photos show Hurricane Melissa's impact on the Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa forms, could reach Category 5, heads toward Jamaica. Florida update
Catastrophic flash flooding and landslides are expected for Jamaica and Haiti, and possible for the Dominican Republic.

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Melissa Strengthens Into A Category 4 Hurricane, Threatening Catastrophic Flooding In Jamaica, Haiti
Tropical Storm Melissa Stationary in the Caribbean as 4 Deaths Reported and Huge Rains Expected

Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 3 storm in the Caribbean. Maps show its forecast path.

Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Passengers at MIA speak out after leaving Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa intensifies

Several vacationers who were in Jamaica returned to South Florida on Sunday as tropical storm-force winds and heavy rain were felt on the Caribbean island after Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 4 storm.

Hurricane Forecasters Warn Melissa Could Be ‘Potentially Catastrophic’ for Jamaica

Authorities across the Caribbean opened shelters and evacuated residents from low-lying areas. An ‘unprecedented’ amount of rain was expected through the start of the week.
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Carnival Cruise Line Provides Update on Tropical Storm Melissa

There are no itinerary changes yet for Carnival ships due to Tropical Storm Melissa, but guests should stay alert for potential updates.
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Caribbean islands brace for harsh weather as 'ominous' Tropical Storm Melissa takes aim

Tropical Storm Melissa is set to intensify this weekend, and Jamaica and other Caribbean islands are bracing for harsh weather, forecasters with the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Thursday morning.

At least 3 dead in Haiti as Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain, devastating flooding

The National Hurricane Center in Miami warned of "life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides" throughout Hispaniola.

Tropical Storm Melissa brings flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica

Melissa had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph early Wednesday and was centered about 325 miles south-southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Tropical Storm Melissa forms in the Caribbean, hurricane watch in portions of Haiti

Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday and could become a hurricane later this week, forecasters said.

Onshore winds bringing rainy Saturday to South Florida as Hurricane Melissa strengthens in Caribbean

CBS News Miami's NEXT Weather Meteorologist Scott Withers has the latest forecast.

Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica

Tropical Storm Melissa began dumping heavy rain on Hispaniola on Tuesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region later this week. The rains
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