BREAKING: Hurricane Melissa has strengthened with winds now at 180 mph and a central pressure drop to 896 mb. The storm is one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record as it nears Jamaica's southern coast. This is an extremely dangerous, life-threatening situation. Watch: | The Weather Channel

Hurricane Melissa's slow movement over the next several days will lead to prolific rainfall across parts of Haiti, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Here’s what you need to know: | The Weather Channel