Tropical Storm Melissa continues to spin in the Caribbean, with heavy rainfall and flooding expected over portions of Hispaniola and Jamaica beginning Thursday, Oct. 23. The National Hurricane Center said in a 2 p.

AccuWeather forecasters said it's possible the system could strengthen into a hurricane in the warm waters of the Caribbean.

More heavy rain was possible past Friday, and there was a significant risk of flash flooding and landslides for the affected areas.