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Melissa, hurricane and Tropical Storm

Tropical Storm Melissa set to become a major hurricane. See path.

Melissa, with maximum winds of 70 mph and stronger gusts, should attain hurricane status later Oct. 25 and become a major hurricane by Sunday, the National Hurricane Center said Saturday morning. A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when its winds reach 74 mph.

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Melissa to rapidly intensive into major hurricane this weekend

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Tropical Storm Melissa expected to intensify in strength over weekend

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See spaghetti models, possible path for Tropical Storm Melissa. What can Florida expect?

"The longer Melissa tracks to the west, the greater the chance of an impact on the U.S. ," said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Bernie Rayno.

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Tropical Storm Melissa forecast to become major hurricane as Jamaica under threat

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Tropical Storm Melissa to bring 'life-threatening' flooding to the Caribbean

Hurricane forecasts say Melissa could be a 'slow-motion disaster'

Hurricane conditions could last for three days straight in some places, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva warned.

These maps track Melissa, soon to become a major hurricane and possible late-season record-breaker

The hot ocean temperatures and dry air are primed for a potentially explosive hurricane to erupt, with some severe weather impacts possible for Florida.

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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.

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Tropical Storm Melissa stationary in the Caribbean as forecasters warn it will quickly intensify

Tropical Storm Melissa is nearly stationary in the central Caribbean, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane.

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What’s the worst-case scenario for Jamaica as Melissa crawls through the Caribbean?

An intensifying Melissa is expected to bring destructive flooding to Jamaica, southern Haiti and the Dominican Republic before tracking toward Cuba next week.

Four Dead As Melissa Inches Through The Caribbean

Tropical Storm Melissa has already turned deadly. As the storm strengthens throughout the weekend, we expect to see catastrophic impacts in the Caribbean. At least three people have been reported killed by landslides and falling trees in Haiti, while one person is dead and another is reported missing in the Dominican Republic.

Dangerous Melissa eyes Jamaica with potentially catastrophic flooding, winds, storm surge

FOX Weather's Robert Ray reports live from Kingston, Jamaica where preparations are being rushed to completion ahead of what could be a devastating storm for the island.