Forecasters are monitoring Tropical Storm Melissa, expected to become a major hurricane by the end of the weekend.
The storm, located in the Caribbean, is on track to rapidly intensify before moving near or just south of Jamaica early next week.
Millions of people are at risk of catastrophic impacts - Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert.
DaSilva described Melissa as a slow-moving disaster
, with concerns about a humanitarian disaster unfolding if the storm stalls.
While a direct hit on Brevard County and Florida is unlikely, it's too early to determine if Melissa will bring extra rain or wind to the Space Coast.
Author's summary: Tropical Storm Melissa may become a major hurricane.