Tropical Storm Melissa, currently making its way through the Caribbean, is forecasted to intensify into a major hurricane, with concerns about its slow movement potentially causing catastrophic flooding and damaging winds. While the storm is expected to strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane, there are fears of it reaching near-record Category 5 strength, bringing with it heavy rain and winds exceeding 200 mph. Residents of affected islands, including Jamaica and parts of Hispaniola, have been warned of life-threatening conditions, and alerts are in place as its path remains uncertain. The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring Melissa, which poses a significant threat to Caribbean regions and possibly Florida.