Charleston Water Mission teams deploy to Jamaica ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s direct hit

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Jamaica and several other Caribbean islands are bracing for what could be a catastrophic impact from Hurricane Melissa a massive Category 5 storm expected to make landfall late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

Forecasters say the storm will bring dangerous winds, rainfall, flooding, and potential landslides, leaving behind widespread destruction across the island.

While the Caribbean braces for the worst, Lowcountry-based aid groups are already taking action…

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