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How is Hurricane Melissa progressing?

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Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms on record, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 with winds up to 185 mph, causing severe damage and flooding. The storm has since weakened to Category 4 as it moves toward Cuba, but Jamaica continues to experience hurricane conditions. Authorities warn of ongoing risks from flooding, landslides, and power outages.

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What we know about Hurricane Melissa's impact in Jamaica

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  • Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica with winds of 185 miles per hour. 5s
  • It is the strongest storm to hit the island in 90 years, causing severe damage to buildings and infrastructure. 9s
  • The storm has been downgraded to category four as it moves towards Cuba. 22s
  • Widespread flooding has been reported, with rivers and coastal areas affected. 1m 3s
  • Aid groups are waiting for the storm to pass before assessing the full extent of the damage. 1m 27s
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What we know about Hurricane Melissa's impact in Jamaica
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CBS News
2 days ago
What we know about Hurricane Melissa's impact in Jamaica

Melissa brought 185 mph winds to Jamaica, causing severe building damage, washed-out roads, and widespread flooding. The storm is now a Category 4 and moving toward Cuba.

Melissa: One of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record
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The Weather Channel
2 days ago
Melissa: One of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds of 185 mph, is making landfall on Jamaica's western coast, with the northern eyewall already impacting the shoreline.

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica
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France 24
2 days ago
Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica

Melissa's slow speed increases the danger, with prolonged hazardous weather, high winds, flooding, and landslides expected in Jamaica before the storm moves to Cuba.

Tracking Hurricane Melissa as it slowly churns in the Caribbean
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CBS America
2 days ago
Tracking Hurricane Melissa as it slowly churns in the Caribbean

Hurricane Hunter aircraft recorded wind gusts of 247 mph, the highest ever in a hurricane, as Melissa nears landfall in Jamaica. The storm's most intense winds extend 20 miles from its center.

Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, island’s strongest storm on record
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, island’s strongest storm on record

Melissa is forecast to cause catastrophic flooding, landslides, and widespread damage in Jamaica, with slow movement prolonging dangerous conditions.

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