Melissa, National Hurricane Center and Tropical Storm
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Its intensity at landfall appeared to tie an all-time Atlantic Basin record. But the devastation in Jamaica wasn't all Melissa brought to the Caribbean. Here is our recap of this historic hurricane.
Here's a look at where Tropical Storm Melissa is, where it's headed and the impacts it could have in Sarasota.
Hurricane Melissa is moving quickly away from Bermuda and is expected to become extratropical on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Melissa is currently located approximately 255 miles north of Bermuda. It has maximum sustained winds of 90 mph and a minimum central pressure of 973 millibars.
The National Hurricane Center said uncertainty continues on where Tropical Storm Melissa will go and how strong it could get.
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, threatening the northern Caribbean with massive rainfall and life-threatening flooding
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Tropical Storm Melissa strengthens as it takes aim at Jamaica, expected to become major hurricane
Tropical Storm Melissa strengthened Friday afternoon and is likely to become a major hurricane by the start of next week.
Tropical Storm Melissa has neared hurricane strength, threatening the northern Caribbean with massive rainfall, flooding and landslides. Forecasters have warned of up to 35 inches of rain in southwest Haiti.