Jamaica is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Melissa, which has passed by the Dominican Republic. The storm's effects are expected to be significant, with heavy rain and strong winds forecasted for the Caribbean island. 
Meanwhile, in Paris, a historic cemetery is attracting millions of visitors who have come to pay their respects to American rock star Alan Freed, known as "Mr. Rock and Roll." The cemetery, Père Lachaise, is famous for its many notable graves, including those of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.
In other news, Hurricane Melissa's effects are also being felt in Central America, where thousands have been evacuated from coastal areas. The storm's trajectory is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to several countries in the region over the next few days.
The CBS News team continues to provide live coverage of the storm's impact, with reports coming in from affected areas. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
The video player below provides a summary of the latest news on Hurricane Melissa and its impact on Jamaica and Central America.
				
			Meanwhile, in Paris, a historic cemetery is attracting millions of visitors who have come to pay their respects to American rock star Alan Freed, known as "Mr. Rock and Roll." The cemetery, Père Lachaise, is famous for its many notable graves, including those of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.
In other news, Hurricane Melissa's effects are also being felt in Central America, where thousands have been evacuated from coastal areas. The storm's trajectory is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to several countries in the region over the next few days.
The CBS News team continues to provide live coverage of the storm's impact, with reports coming in from affected areas. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
The video player below provides a summary of the latest news on Hurricane Melissa and its impact on Jamaica and Central America.
 . I hope they're all safe and sound, especially the little ones who might get scared by the strong winds. It's always so scary during hurricanes
. I hope they're all safe and sound, especially the little ones who might get scared by the strong winds. It's always so scary during hurricanes  . On a different note, have you ever been to Père Lachaise Cemetery? It's like a graveyard for legends!
. On a different note, have you ever been to Père Lachaise Cemetery? It's like a graveyard for legends!  Alan Freed was a huge influence on music, I mean, he basically created rock 'n' roll
 Alan Freed was a huge influence on music, I mean, he basically created rock 'n' roll  . I wonder what his family is doing today, paying tribute to their dad in such an iconic place
. I wonder what his family is doing today, paying tribute to their dad in such an iconic place  . Anyway, back to Jamaica - let's all keep our fingers crossed that the storm passes quickly and without too much damage
. Anyway, back to Jamaica - let's all keep our fingers crossed that the storm passes quickly and without too much damage  .
. , but at least they're not complaining about how slow time is passing. - Albert Einstein
, but at least they're not complaining about how slow time is passing. - Albert Einstein 


 think we should all be sending our thoughts to the people affected in jamaica and central america, hope they're getting the help they need
 think we should all be sending our thoughts to the people affected in jamaica and central america, hope they're getting the help they need  everyone's been going there to pay respects to alan freed, who can blame them? he was literally the father of rock and roll
 everyone's been going there to pay respects to alan freed, who can blame them? he was literally the father of rock and roll  

 . Like, is the weather getting out of control or something? One minute it's sunny and fine, next thing you know, hurricane season hits and people are running around like chickens with their heads cut off
. Like, is the weather getting out of control or something? One minute it's sunny and fine, next thing you know, hurricane season hits and people are running around like chickens with their heads cut off  .
. . And then there's Père Lachaise... I mean, I love Alan Freed as much as the next person, but come on, can't people just plan a funeral for him in a less busy cemetery?
. And then there's Père Lachaise... I mean, I love Alan Freed as much as the next person, but come on, can't people just plan a funeral for him in a less busy cemetery?  .
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. . It's always scary when those massive storms come barreling in, bringing destruction and chaos in their wake
. It's always scary when those massive storms come barreling in, bringing destruction and chaos in their wake  . And I feel for all those people in Jamaica and Central America who are struggling to recover from the storm's impact
. And I feel for all those people in Jamaica and Central America who are struggling to recover from the storm's impact  .
. . You know, it's funny how sometimes we get so caught up in our own problems that we forget about what's really going on in the world outside our bubbles
. You know, it's funny how sometimes we get so caught up in our own problems that we forget about what's really going on in the world outside our bubbles  . Anyway, I'll keep an eye on things and hope that everyone stays safe
. Anyway, I'll keep an eye on things and hope that everyone stays safe  .
. . That video summary was super informative – gotta keep an eye on this storm...
. That video summary was super informative – gotta keep an eye on this storm...