Sara weakened after hitting Central America with overwhelming rains and flooding. The storm's remnants could soak the Southeast.

A somewhat rare November storm system is gathering steam in the Caribbean Sea. Tropical Storm Sara will eventually make a turn to the east and Florida.

Melissa underwent extreme rapid intensification over the weekend and continues to strengthen. The rare Category 5 has winds of 175 mph, with stronger gusts, making it the strongest storm on the planet this year.

The rapidly intensifying storm is expected to wreak havoc across the Caribbean with catastrophic floods, landslides and storm surges expected in Jamaica and southern Hispaniola into early next week, forcing authorities and residents to batten down.

Hurricane Melissa has caused significant damage in Jamaica, leaving many local residents and their families abroad anxious for updates.

A Sarasota County flight crew prepares to deliver relief supplies to Jamaica later this week as catastrophic Hurricane Melissa slams the island.

There is no infrastructure in the region that can withstand a Category 5,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness said.