Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
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Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings, and boulders tumbled onto roads Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa pummeled the Caribbean island as a catastrophic Category 5 storm.
Breakdown
- Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, has caused heavy flooding in southwestern Jamaica.
- At least three families are trapped in Black River, with rescue efforts hindered by dangerous conditions. 14s
- Meteorological authorities warn of ongoing storm surges in northern Jamaica. 28s
- Nearly 15,000 people are in shelters across Jamaica. 40s
- About 540,000 customers are without power due to the hurricane. 47s