Tropical Storm Melissa: Hurricane Watch Issued for Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica

Tropical Storm Melissa Impacts

• ⚠️ Tropical Storm Melissa has prompted hurricane watches in parts of the Caribbean.
• 🌊 The Dominican Republic is already experiencing flooding, with rainfall totals expected to reach a foot or more over the next several days.
• 🚨 Officials are urging residents in flood-prone areas to seek higher ground.

Preparations and Warnings

• 🏫 Schools have been closed in nine provinces within the Dominican Republic.
• 🤝 Organizations like Planned Parenthood are providing preparedness assistance, including meal preparation and setting up shelters.
• 🌪️ The storm is anticipated to cause significant flooding and mudslides across the region.

Tracking the Storm

• 🛰️ A hurricane watch is in effect for the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica.
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