Forecasters are monitoring Tropical Storm Melissa, expected to become a major hurricane by the end of the weekend.
The system is located in the Caribbean and is on track to rapidly intensify before moving near or just south of Jamaica early next week.
Millions of people are at risk of catastrophic impacts. We are increasingly concerned about the threat of a humanitarian disaster unfolding, especially if this storm stalls.
Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert, described Melissa as a slow-moving disaster
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Although a direct hit on Brevard County and Florida is unlikely, it's too early to tell if Melissa will bring extra rain or wind to the Space Coast.
Author's summary: Tropical Storm Melissa may become a major hurricane.