Melissa Becomes 13th Storm As Haiti Prepares For Hurricane
• Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the Caribbean, posing a threat to Haiti and Jamaica.
• Hurricane and tropical storm watches are in effect; residents should prepare for heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous surf.
• Emergency agencies are coordinating efforts; residents are urged to secure homes and stay informed.
Tropical Storm Melissa forms south of Haiti
Tropical Storm Melissa, the thirteenth named storm of the season, has formed in the central Caribbean Sea, approximately 300 miles south of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. According to the latest weather reports, Melissa is moving westward at 14 mph, packing winds of up to 50 mph. Forecasters predict that Melissa will continue to strengthen as it approaches southwestern Haiti and Jamaica later this week.
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