Haiti, Jamaica and Tropical Storm Melissa
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The National Hurricane Center in Miami warned of "life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides" throughout Hispaniola.
Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 storm, capable of dumping catastrophic rainfall in addition to the powerful winds it's packing. The monster storm has begun to impact Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, and it's expected to cause life-threatening problems for days during its slow crawl through the Caribbean.
Prince, Haiti, as Tropical Storm Melissa crawled its way through the Caribbean, and on Friday authorities across the region were preparing for additional heavy rain and hurricane-strength winds throughout the weekend
U.N. Security Council members have warned Haiti’s leaders that time is running out to restore security and hold general elections as the deadline to install a new government nears