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weather2 months ago

Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica and Cuba, Heads Toward Bahamas

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 3 storm, struck Jamaica with winds of 185 mph and caused extensive damage, then made landfall in eastern Cuba as an 'extremely dangerous' storm, prompting evacuations and warnings across the region. The storm is expected to weaken but continue threatening the Bahamas and Bermuda with heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, exacerbating Cuba's ongoing economic crisis.

world2 months ago

Hurricane Melissa Causes Catastrophic Flooding and Winds in Jamaica and Cuba

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 3 storm at landfall in Cuba, caused extensive damage in Jamaica where it previously hit as a record-breaking Category 5 hurricane, the strongest in 174 years. Authorities evacuated over 735,000 people in Cuba, and the storm is expected to bring catastrophic flooding and damage across the Caribbean, with climate change linked to its rapid intensification.

weather2 months ago

Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Threatens Jamaica's Coast

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm with 165 mph winds, is approaching Jamaica and is expected to cause catastrophic winds, storm surge up to 13 feet, and heavy rainfall leading to life-threatening flooding and landslides, marking the worst storm in Jamaica's history with landfall anticipated early Tuesday.

world2 months ago

Hurricane Melissa Approaches Jamaica as Category 4 Storm

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 4 storm, is approaching Jamaica with potentially record-breaking winds and heavy rainfall, threatening catastrophic flooding, landslides, and storm surges, while also impacting Haiti and the Dominican Republic with flooding and damage. Authorities urge serious precautions as the storm may strengthen further and cause significant destruction.