Hurricane Melissa Landfall Brings 185 MPH Winds and Massive Flooding
• Category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, bringing catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and storm surge.
• Hurricane warnings are in effect for Jamaica and several Cuban provinces, with tropical storm warnings for Haiti and Turks and Caicos.
• Life-threatening storm surge and rainfall are expected, leading to significant flooding and landslides in affected areas.
Category 5 hurricane hits Jamaica with 185 mph
Hurricane Melissa, an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm packing winds of 185 mph, has made landfall near New Hope in southwestern Jamaica. Catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and storm surge up to 13 feet are impacting the island. Residents have been urged to seek shelter in secure, interior rooms as total structural failure is likely in some areas.
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