Tropical Storm Melissa May Turn Catastrophic — Urgent Warnings Issued - video Dailymotion

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Tropical Storm Melissa is intensifying — and forecasters say it could become a catastrophic hurricane within days. The storm is already unleashing torrential rain across Haiti and the Dominican Republic, with severe flood risks threatening millions.  As Melissa moves slowly through the Caribbean, uncertainty surrounds its path — but one thing is clear: the danger is growing. With hurricane watches in effect and evacuations underway, residents in Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic are being urged to prepare now.  In this video, we break down everything you need to know about Melissa’s projected path, potential impact, and why this storm could become one of the most dangerous of the season.  :round_pushpin:Stay informed. Stay prepared. WooGlobe Ref : WGA365338 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A storm is brewing in the Caribbean, and it could be catastrophic.

00:04Tropical Storm

00:06Melissa is rapidly gaining strength, and forecasters warn it may turn into a devastating hurricane within days.

00:13Already, Melissa is drenching Haiti and the Dominican Republic with heavy rain, raising alarms of life-threatening floods.

00:20Moving painfully slow at just 2 miles per hour, the storm is hovering dangerously close, only 305 miles from Haiti and 335 miles from Jamaica,

00:29with winds hitting 50 mph and expected to intensify, the threat is real and rising fast.

00:35Experts are urging residents in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Cuba to brace for flash floods, power outages, and roads being completely washed away.

00:45President Abinader of the Dominican Republic has already shut down schools and businesses in 10 provinces.

00:51Hurricane conditions could hit Haiti by Thursday night, and Jamaica could start feeling the storm's power by Friday.

00:57But here's the twist. Even experts aren't sure where Melissa will go next.

01:02The National Hurricane Center says the forecast is extremely uncertain, with big changes possible.

01:08One thing is clear. Melissa is a storm the Caribbean cannot ignore.

01:12Stay alert, stay prepared, and stay safe.

01:14Stay alert, stay prepared, and stay safe.

Tropical Storm Melissa May Turn Catastrophic — Urgent Warnings Issued

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