Life-threatening storm surge is becoming more likely along the south coast of Jamaica later in the weekend or early next week. Peak storm surge heights could reach 7 to 11 feet above ground level, near and to the east of where the center of Melissa makes landfall. This storm surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.

Tropical Storm Melissa is packing torrential rains on its track across the Caribbean, raising the risk of flooding and landslides across Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.