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

Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction in Jamaica, with 28 confirmed deaths and many more still missing.

Key Facts

The hurricane brought winds of up to 185mph, causing widespread damage and destruction
The UK has pledged £7.5m to assist the Caribbean's recovery
Many areas are still cut off from the rest of the island, with people in desperate need of aid
So, what's the current situation like in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa?

Hurricane Melissa Wreaks Havoc in the Caribbean

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Hurricane Melissa's Impact

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

Key Points:

At least 25 people have died in Haiti due to flooding
Over 25,000 people in Jamaica are still in shelters
The storm has been downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane but still poses a threat

Hurricane Melissa Wreaks Havoc on Caribbean Islands

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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

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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

Hurricane Melissa Bears Down on Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa

What's Happening?

Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a **category 5 storm
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

Hurricane Melissa: What You Need to Know

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Hurricane Melissa: The Latest

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

Hurricane Melissa Hits the Caribbean: What You Need to Know

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Hurricane Melissa: The Latest

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
Nearly 200 homes have been destroyed in the Dominican Republic
Jamaica is under a hurricane warning, with torrential rain expected through Monday

What's Next?

Melissa is expected to become a major hurricane by tomorrow, with winds of up to 140mph.
Will you be affected by Hurricane Melissa?

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Get Ready for a Wild Weekend: Wind Warning and Heavy Rain Disrupt Travel

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Batten down the hatches!** A wind warning has been issued for Wales and southwest England, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 55mph, and possibly 60mph in exposed coastal regions. The yellow warning starts at 9am on Sunday and lasts until midnight.

Brace yourself for more rain!** Heavy rain has caused flooding across the UK, with more than 60 flood warnings issued in England and Wales. The Midlands are expected to be particularly affected as the rain continues over the weekend.

Travel disrupted!** The rain has caused rail services in England and Wales to be disrupted and the M5 motorway to be closed in both directions in Gloucestershire. National Rail warned passengers that the wet weather could affect train journeys in England and Wales on Friday.

Stay safe, everyone!

Prepare for More Rain and Flooding in the UK!

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It's not looking good for the UK!** Brace yourself for more heavy rain and flooding as a yellow rain warning covers much of southern England and south Wales. Expect travel delays and flooding with up to 80mm of rain in some localised places on higher ground. Rivers are already high and grounds are saturated, so more flooding could develop. Temperatures are below average, making things even worse. Stay safe and informed with the latest updates from the Met Office and Environment Agency.

Key Information:
- Yellow rain warning issued by Met Office
- Heavy rain likely to cause travel delays and flooding
- 20-30mm of rain in 9-12 hours
- 50-80mm in some localised places
- Rivers already high and grounds saturated
- Temperatures 3-4C below average

Prepare for More Rain and Flooding in England and Wales

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Attention!** Get ready for another round of heavy rain and potential flooding in England and Wales! The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning from 5pm Thursday to 10am Friday. Some areas could see up to 60mm (2.36in) of rain in just 4-6 hours. This warning adds to the existing yellow rain warning covering much of the North East on Thursday. Stay informed and take necessary precautions to stay safe!

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Brace yourselves, UK!** Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding and travel disruptions across various parts of the country, particularly in London and the Home Counties. Four London Underground lines, along with the Overground, have been affected by flooding. Many schools have also been shut due to flooding, causing parents to scramble for childcare. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for parts of central and South West England until 9pm, and a yellow warning for the whole day, covering most of England. **Stay safe and keep an eye on flood warnings in your area!

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Heavy rainfall has led to widespread flooding and destruction across Europe.** Four people have died in Romania, with tens of thousands of homes damaged or left without power in Romania and the Czech Republic. The north of the Czech Republic was particularly affected, with over 50,000 houses left without power and many residents urged to prepare to leave their homes. The Elbe River in Germany is also expected to flood due to the heavy rain. The storms have caused over 60,000 Czech households to lose power, and several railway links have been affected. **The situation remains critical, with experts warning of the potential for the flood of the century.