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Will Melissa impact the U.S.?

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Melissa is unlikely to make direct landfall in the U.S., with only a small chance of impacts in southern Florida and a low risk for the Northeast. The main threat remains for Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, but forecasts suggest most impacts will stay offshore for the U.S.

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Melissa strengthening into dangerous storm, U.S. impact possible

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  • Melissa is forecast to intensify into a hurricane, potentially reaching major status. 6s
  • Life-threatening impacts are expected for Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, mainly due to heavy rain and flooding. 1m 20s
  • The storm's slow movement increases the risk of prolonged rainfall and serious flooding. 1m 31s
  • Direct U.S. landfall is considered unlikely, with only a 20% chance of impacts in southern Florida. 3m 51s
  • Melissa is rated a four out of five on the AccuWeather real impact scale for the Caribbean. 4m 52s
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Melissa strengthening into dangerous storm, U.S. impact possible
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AccuWeather
8 days ago
Melissa strengthening into dangerous storm, U.S. impact possible

Life-threatening impacts are expected for Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. U.S. landfall is unlikely.

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

The risk for U.S. landfall is quite limited. Direct impacts would likely be confined to south Florida, with about a 20% chance. Most likely, the storm stays off the coast.

Melissa strengthening into dangerous storm, U.S. impact possible
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Melissa strengthening into dangerous storm, U.S. impact possible

There is some concern for the northeastern U.S. and Atlantic Canada, but even there, odds favor the storm remaining offshore.

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