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The National Hurricane Center of the United States (NHC) published key messages in Spanish regarding Tropical Storm Melissa.
Authorities warn that Melissa will bring heavy rainfall, sudden flooding, and dangerous coastal flooding to several Caribbean islands, including Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, eastern Cuba, the Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
These are the key messages for Cubans:
1. Active monitoring in the eastern part of the country:
The NHC recommends closely monitoring the evolution of the storm, especially in the provinces of Guantánamo, Santiago de Cuba, Granma, and Holguín.
2. Risk of flooding and landslides:
Intense rains could lead to river swells, collapses, and landslides in mountainous areas and rural communities.
3. Significant storm surge:
There is an increasing risk of strong waves and coastal flooding in eastern Cuban areas by the middle of next week.
4. Harmful winds and prolonged rains:
Melissa is moving slowly, which can cause continuous rainfall for several days and dangerous wind gusts.
5. Urgent preparations:
The NHC urges local authorities and the public to take preventive measures starting now:
- Secure roofs and loose objects.
- Clean drains and gutters.
- Review evacuation plans in flood-prone areas.
Key messages for the rest of the Caribbean
Jamaica:
Intense rainfall, catastrophic flooding, and landslides are expected starting tonight.
Haiti:
The southwest of the country could experience extensive damage to infrastructure and isolation of communities due to heavy rains and winds.
Dominican Republic:
Heavy rains could cause flash floods and landslides in southern regions.
Bahamas and Turks and Caicos:
They should closely monitor the development of Melissa, due to the risk of storm surges and heavy rainfall.
Tropical Storm Melissa continues to move slowly through the Caribbean and could impact Cuba by the middle of next week, bringing prolonged rainfall, damaging winds, and the threat of storm surge.
It is advisable to remain calm, but to prepare in advance for a scenario involving flooding and landslides in the eastern part of the country.
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