Tropical Storm Melissa, National Hurricane Center
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"The chances of a direct U.S. hit from Melissa are low right now, but it is still an option, should the tropical system make it into the western Caribbean," said AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva.
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Tropical Storm Melissa trudges through Caribbean as forecasters warn it will quickly intensify
Tropical Storm Melissa is plodding through the central Caribbean, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane
Melissa is forecast to become a hurricane by Saturday, Oct. 25, and a major hurricane by Sunday, Oct. 26, the Hurricane Center said. Current forecasts predict Melissa will be a Category 4 storm early next week. A major hurricane is one that is a Category 3 or higher, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph.
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Tropical Storm Fengshen: Hong Kong to raise T3 storm signal at 5.20pm – cooler weather due after record-breaking heat
The Observatory (HKO) will raise the T3 storm signal at 5.20pm on Monday, with Tropical Storm Fengshen set to pass south of the territory. “Under the combined effect of Fengshen and the monsoon, rain will be more frequent at times tomorrow and early on Wednesday,