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A HURRICANE WARNING remains in effect for Jamaica, as Category 2 Hurricane Melissa continues to strengthen.
The Met Office says At 7:00 p.m., the centre of Hurricane Melissa was 168 kilometres (105 miles) south-southeast of Morant Point, or 210 kilometres (130 miles) southeast of Kingston, Jamaica.
Hurricane Melissa is moving near 6 km/h (3 mph). Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 155 km/h (100 mph), with higher gusts.
Hurricane Melissa is expected to produce rainfall reaching up to 25 inches .
Catastrophic flash floods and landslides are likely. The centre of Melissa is expected to move over the island on Tuesday.
Storm surge could reach up to 11 feet near and to the east of where the centre of Melissa makes landfall. Small craft operators, including fishers on the cays must remain in safe harbour.
