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Tropical Storm Melissa: Haiti and Dominican Republic Brace for Flooding and Mudslides

WPLG Local 10November 5, 20251 min53,650 views
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Tropical Storm Melissa Approaches Caribbean

  • ⚠️ Tropical Storm Melissa is bearing down on Haiti and the Dominican Republic, prompting hurricane watches in the region.
  • 🌧️ The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall for at least six days, with potential totals reaching a foot or more on the southern coast.

Preparations Underway in Haiti and Dominican Republic

  • 🏫 Schools have been closed in nine provinces in the Dominican Republic as officials urge residents in flood-prone areas to seek higher ground.
  • 🍲 Organizations like Plan Social are preparing meals for those in need, and some residents have already begun moving into shelters.

Current Storm Status and Watches

  • 🌊 The system is currently crawling north, with waves beginning to impact the shores of the Dominican Republic.
  • 🚨 A hurricane watch is in effect for parts of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
  • 🛰️ Jamaica is under a tropical storm watch.

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