Melissa, a Category 4 storm, could grow in power as it heads for Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. It is expected to cause torrential downpour

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Tropical Storm Melissa, responsible for multiple fatalities in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, is nearing hurricane strength, sparking concerns over severe flooding, powerful storm surges, and extensive wind damage in Jamaica and surrounding regions.

What is about to be the storm that will dominate headlines of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is about to make landfall in Jamaica in roughly 36 hours. This will