Melissa is forecast to become a hurricane by Saturday, Oct. 25, and a major hurricane by Sunday, Oct. 26, the Hurricane Center said. Current forecasts predict Melissa will be a Category 4 storm early next week. A major hurricane is one that is a Category 3 or higher, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph.

The Observatory (HKO) will raise the T3 storm signal at 5.20pm on Monday, with Tropical Storm Fengshen set to pass south of the territory. “Under the combined effect of Fengshen and the monsoon, rain will be more frequent at times tomorrow and early on Wednesday,