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Is Melissa a hurricane?

Asked 5 days ago

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Melissa is currently a tropical storm but is forecast to rapidly intensify into a hurricane, with several sources indicating it may reach major hurricane status soon. Meteorologists and hurricane centers are closely monitoring its progress as it approaches hurricane strength.

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Melissa continues to strengthen, approaching hurricane status

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  • Tropical storm Melissa is close to reaching hurricane status but has not yet formed a clear eye. 14s
  • The storm is moving very slowly, currently at about one mile per hour. 28s
  • Heavy rain has already caused three deaths in Haiti due to landslides, mudslides, and a fallen tree. 46s
  • Hurricane watches and tropical storm warnings are in effect for the Tiburon Peninsula and Jamaica. 53s
  • Melissa is expected to intensify rapidly and make landfall as a category 4 hurricane. 1m 7s
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Melissa continues to strengthen, approaching hurricane status
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The Weather Channel
5 days ago
Melissa continues to strengthen, approaching hurricane status

Melissa is at tropical storm status, bordering on hurricane status, but not quite there yet.

Melissa to strengthen into major hurricane
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AccuWeather
6 days ago
Melissa to strengthen into major hurricane

Hurricane Melissa is likely to strengthen into a major hurricane as conditions become more favorable.

Melissa forecast to rapidly intensify into major hurricane
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The Weather Channel
7 days ago
Melissa forecast to rapidly intensify into major hurricane

Meteorologists expect Melissa to rapidly intensify and become a hurricane as conditions improve.

Melissa strengthening into dangerous storm, U.S. impact possible
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AccuWeather
7 days ago
Melissa strengthening into dangerous storm, U.S. impact possible

Melissa is anticipated to intensify into a hurricane this weekend.

Melissa to eventually strengthen into a hurricane
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AccuWeather
8 days ago
Melissa to eventually strengthen into a hurricane

Melissa is projected to strengthen into a hurricane and could become a major hurricane as wind shear decreases.

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