Hurricane Melissa’s Unique Traits That Make It Especially Risky
• Hurricane Melissa is a Category 5 storm with rapid intensification, posing severe threats to Jamaica.
• Jamaica's vulnerability to floods and landslides increases the risks associated with Hurricane Melissa.
• The late-season arrival of the hurricane highlights the unpredictability of extreme weather events.
Most potent storms, hit Jamaica as Category 5
Hurricane Melissa is notable as one of the most potent storms ever recorded, hitting Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane with winds reaching 185 mph. Several unique characteristics make Hurricane Melissa exceptionally risky.
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