Tropical Storm Melissa continues to move slowly through the Caribbean Sea, about 185 miles south-southeast of Kingston.
The system is expected to strengthen over the next 24–48 hours and could become a hurricane by Friday night or Saturday.
Melissa’s slow motion means Jamaica could experience prolonged heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding, regardless of whether the centre passes directly over the island.
The Government of Jamaica has issued a Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning for all parishes.
