VALRICO, Fla. (WFLA) -- A hurricane watch and tropical storm warning are in effect for Jamaica and parts of Haiti as Tropical Storm Melissa moves through the Caribbean Sea, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Melissa is expected to become a hurricane in the next couple of days, with heavy rainfall set to impact Jamaica, parts of Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Cuba.

The NHC says Tropical Storm Melissa is currently in the center of the Caribbean Sea in the southeastern portion of Jamaica and the southwestern portion of Haiti.

People with family and connections overseas say they are concerned but prepared to help in the storm’s aftermath.

“I have family there and she is always keeping an eye on everything that’s happening over there,” Jiminez said.

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