Hurricane Melissa Continues to Strengthen
Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 3 storm, is expected to continue strengthening into a Category 5 storm with winds of up to 160 mph.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Melissa is moving northwest with sustained winds of 75 mph and is forecasted to make landfall over Jamaica on Tuesday morning.
- Heavy rain
- Life-threatening flash flooding
- Destructive winds
Low wind shear and warm ocean temperatures are creating an environment conducive to rapid intensification over the next 24 hours.
As of ET Saturday, Melissa was approximately 125 miles off the coast of Kingston, moving west at 3 mph with sustained winds of 115 mph.
The National Hurricane Center reported Melissa's position and forecast.
Author's summary: Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 3.
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