Bahamas Battling Fierce Winds And Flooding From Melissa
• Hurricane Melissa is hitting the Bahamas with 100 mph winds, causing flooding and a 7-foot storm surge.
• Bermuda is preparing for hurricane conditions as Melissa is expected to pass near the island late Thursday.
• Residents in affected areas are urged to stay sheltered due to life-threatening hazards.
Hurricane Melissa impacts Bahamas, heads to Bermuda
Hurricane Melissa is currently battering the Bahamas with sustained winds of 100 mph, causing widespread flooding and a dangerous storm surge reaching up to 7 feet. The storm's north-northeast trajectory at 21 mph puts Bermuda in its path, with hurricane conditions expected to impact the island late Thursday.
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