Tropical Storm Melissa Heads Towards Jamaica
Jamaica is preparing for a possible direct hit from Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and potentially become a major hurricane by Sunday.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a Hurricane Warning for the island, advising residents to complete final preparations as the storm's center is likely to pass over or close to Jamaica this weekend.
- Location: 16.3°N, 75.0°W, 165 miles southeast of Kingston, Jamaica
- Distance from Port-au-Prince, Haiti: 240 miles southwest
- Wind speed: 70 mph (110 km/h)
- Central pressure: 986 millibars (29.12 inches)
- Movement: northwest at 3 mph (6 km/h)
Author's summary: Storm Melissa threatens Jamaica with potential major hurricane status.