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What is the latest information on Hurricane Melissa?

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Hurricane Melissa is a powerful Category 5 storm nearing Jamaica with winds up to 175 mph and record gusts of 247 mph. Authorities warn of catastrophic flooding, landslides, and widespread impact across Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas. Jamaica is under mandatory evacuation orders, with shelters open and airports closed.

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Tracking Hurricane Melissa as it slowly churns in the Caribbean

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  • Hurricane Melissa has produced a record wind gust of 247 mph, the highest ever recorded in a hurricane. 14s
  • The hurricane's most intense winds extend about 20 miles from its center, threatening Jamaica. 30s
  • Areas such as Black River and Montego Bay in Jamaica are expected to be hit hard, with winds likely over 100 mph. 55s
  • The storm is forecast to move into Cuba as a Category 4 hurricane before weakening over the mountains. 1m 7s
  • Authorities warn of flooding and mudslides as the hurricane brings heavy rainfall to the region. 1m 24s
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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 a 247 mph wind gust, the highest ever in a hurricane. The storm threatens Jamaica with devastating winds and is forecast to move into Cuba and the Bahamas.

Jamaica braces for Category 5 Hurricane Melissa
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DW News
3 days ago
Jamaica braces for Category 5 Hurricane Melissa

Melissa is forecast to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica since 1851, with all of Jamaica likely affected by hurricane conditions and prolonged heavy rain.

Hurricane Melissa remains powerful Category 5 storm
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The Weather Channel
3 days ago
Hurricane Melissa remains powerful Category 5 storm

Melissa holds Category 5 status with 175 mph winds, shifting west-northwest at 3 mph, and is expected to impact Jamaica, eastern Cuba, and the Bahamas.

Hurricane Melissa lashes Caribbean as Jamaica braces for impact
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
Hurricane Melissa lashes Caribbean as Jamaica braces for impact

Jamaica has issued evacuation orders, opened shelters, and closed airports as Melissa, with winds up to 230 km/h, approaches, threatening catastrophic flooding.

Jamaica braces for landfall as Hurricane Melissa becomes Category 5
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CBS News
3 days ago
Jamaica braces for landfall as Hurricane Melissa becomes Category 5

Melissa is now a Category 5 storm, bringing life-threatening flash flooding and landslides. Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba are under warnings, with up to 40 inches of rain possible.

Hurricane Melissa, now Category 4, begins assault on Jamaica
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CBS News
4 days ago
Hurricane Melissa, now Category 4, begins assault on Jamaica

Melissa rapidly intensified to Category 4 with 145 mph winds, heavy rain, and a 13-foot storm surge, potentially the strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica.

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