Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica

What's Happening?

Hurricane Melissa is a Category 5 storm that's hitting Jamaica
It's expected to cause catastrophic damage and **power outages
The storm has already caused 7 deaths in the Caribbean

What's Next?

The storm will hit Cuba and the Bahamas next

  • Aid groups* are preparing to deliver critical help
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Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction in Jamaica, with 28 confirmed deaths and many more still missing.

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The hurricane brought winds of up to 185mph, causing widespread damage and destruction
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So, what's the current situation like in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa?

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Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction in the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti.

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Why is this happening?

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Introduction to Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm, bringing devastating winds and flooding to the region.
You might be wondering, what's next for the affected areas?

Key Points

  • Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated to shelters in Cuba
  • Hurricane warnings issued for several Cuban provinces and the Bahamas
  • Storm expected to weaken as it crosses Cuba, but remain strong as it moves to the Bahamas

The Aftermath

The storm has already caused extensive damage in parts of Jamaica, with reports of downed trees, power lines, and flooding.
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Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica: What You Need to Know

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Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall

Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane.
Catastrophic winds, rain, flooding, and storm surge are expected to hit the island.
Residents and tourists are sheltering in place.

What's Next?

The storm is expected to slice diagonally across the island and head for Cuba.
A life-threatening storm surge of up to 13 feet is expected across southern Jamaica.

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Hurricane Melissa

What's Happening?

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It's expected to bring destructive winds and storm surge to Jamaica

  • Catastrophic flooding* is a major concern

What to Expect?

  • Life-threatening storm surge* and **destructive hurricane conditions
    Rainfall of 15 to 30 inches in some areas

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Hurricane Melissa is BARRELLING towards Jamaica, bringing LIFE-THREATENING flash floods and landslides.
Expected to reach Jamaica as a major hurricane late Monday or Tuesday morning
Could drop up to 30 INCHES of rain on Jamaica and southern Hispaniola
Extensive damage to infrastructure, power and communication outages expected

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Hurricane Melissa has reached hurricane strength and is expected to bring catastrophic flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.
At least 4 people have been killed in Haiti and the Dominican Republic
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Jamaica is under a hurricane warning, with torrential rain expected through Monday

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Tropical Storm Melissa is forming in the Caribbean, bringing heavy rainfall and flash flooding to Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

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