Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen into a slow-moving hurricane and unleash torrential rain that may trigger major to extreme flooding and mudslides in the Caribbean, including Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. http://bit.ly/4o4WDqw | AccuWeather

Days of rain are expected from the slow-moving Tropical Storm Melissa as it strengthens in the Caribbean, but significant flooding is already underway in the Dominican Republic. | AccuWeather

Tropical Storm Melissa formed on Tuesday and is expected to bring catastrophic flooding to Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola later this week. AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva breaks down the latest. http://bit.ly/47ARjoP | AccuWeather

Water levels on portions of the Mississippi and lower Ohio rivers have dropped low enough to significantly hinder shipping across the inland waterway system. | AccuWeather