Tropical Storm Melissa continues to slowly move in the central Caribbean Sea. The storm has winds of 50 mph and is only moving WNW at 2 mph.

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Melissa is fighting against strong winds high up in the sky, which are making it harder to get stronger. However, warm ocean water could help it strengthen in the next few days. If that happens, Melissa could become a hurricane later this week as it moves closer to Jamaica and Haiti.

There is still some uncertainty about the exact path. Melissa might move near Haiti and the Dominican Republic or closer to Jamaica later this week. Either way, heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf are expected in these areas.

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WIND: Hurricane conditions are possible in Haiti on Thursday. Jamaica could start to feel tropical storm winds

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