Hurricane Melissa Causes Flooding and Damage Across the Caribbean and U.S.
Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 2 storm, is moving towards Bermuda and Newfoundland, bringing heavy rain to the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions of the US.
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Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 5, threatening Jamaica's coast
Hurricane Melissa is intensifying into a rare Category 5 storm heading towards Jamaica, bringing life-threatening flooding, landslides, and widespread damage, with warnings issued for surrounding regions including Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba. Preparations are urged as the storm is expected to weaken slightly before landfall, but impacts will remain severe.
Tropical Storm Melissa Rapidly Intensifies, Causing Floods and Landslides in the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Melissa is forecasted to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane by Sunday, potentially becoming the strongest to hit Jamaica in over 35 years, bringing heavy rain, destructive winds, and catastrophic flooding to parts of the Caribbean, including Haiti and the Dominican Republic, with a multi-day impact expected through Tuesday.
Jamaica Braces for Rapidly Intensifying Hurricane Melissa and Flood Threats
Jamaica and the Caribbean face a severe threat from Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to rapidly intensify into a Category 4 hurricane, bringing extreme rainfall, damaging winds, and potential catastrophic flooding and landslides, with Jamaica being the most at risk.