Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 3 storm, raising alarms as it threatens heavy flooding and potentially catastrophic conditions in Jamaica and Haiti. As the storm continues to strengthen, forecasts indicate that it could escalate to a Category 5 hurricane in the coming days. Preparations are underway in Jamaica, with concerns mounting over the possibility of the storm becoming one of the most powerful to hit the island in history. With heavy rains already impacting the Caribbean, residents are bracing for the severe impact, including the risk of landslides and significant storm surge. As the storm tracks toward landfall, authorities urge preparedness and caution for those in its projected path.