Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a Category 1 storm in the Caribbean. Maps show its forecast path.

Melissa is expected to strengthen from a tropical storm into a major hurricane and bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Hurricane Melissa Forecast To Rapidly Intensify To Category 5; Catastrophic Threat To Jamaica, Haiti

Melissa could be one of the most intense, devastating hurricanes on record in Jamaica, with widespread flooding, landslides and destructive winds. Flooding rain is also a grave concern in Hispaniola.

Hurricane Melissa forecast to strengthen to Category 5 storm. 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.

Officials confirm 3 killed as tropical storm Melissa triggers landslides and 'catastrophic' flooding: 'Extensive damage'

Melissa has already proven to be deadly. Haiti's civil protection agency says three people have already been killed in the country, per the New York Times. Two deaths were the result of a landslide in Port-au-Prince, while the third was caused by a falling tree on the country's south coast in the town of Marigot.
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