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Has Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica?

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Hurricane Melissa has officially made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, bringing sustained winds up to 185 mph, catastrophic flooding, and storm surges. The storm is causing widespread evacuations, power outages, and severe damage across the island.

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  • Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds. 10s
  • Thousands evacuate and residents prepare for severe impacts across the island. 24s
  • Up to 40 inches of rain expected, leading to flood and landslide risks, especially in mountainous areas. 1m 12s
  • Coastal storm surges could reach up to 13 feet in Jamaica. 4m 16s
  • The hurricane is forecast to move toward Cuba and Bermuda, with heavy rainfall and storm surge expected. 3m 22s
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Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
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Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

It's officially made landfall over Jamaica. We're continuing to watch that eye as it tracks just on that west side of the island.

Hurricane Melissa to bring dangerous flooding, storm surge to Jamaica
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Hurricane Melissa to bring dangerous flooding, storm surge to Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa slamming Jamaica. She is no joke, this one. It's a Category 5, the strongest storm ever known to hit the island.

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