Melissa Weakens to Cat 3 After Pummeling Jamaica Hard
• Hurricane Melissa weakened to a Category 3 storm as it moved away from Jamaica towards eastern Cuba.
• Despite weakening, Melissa continues to pose a significant threat, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds to Cuba.
• Residents in eastern Cuba are urged to take precautions, and emergency services are on high alert.
Melissa weakens to Category 3, moves towards Cuba
Hurricane Melissa weakened to a Category 3 storm Tuesday evening as it moved away from Jamaica toward eastern Cuba. The system, once a Category 5, now packs sustained winds of about 125 mph (205 km/h) and is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds to Cuba.
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