Category 5 Melissa To Turn North, Jamaica Faces Catastrophic Night
• Category 5 Hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica with catastrophic winds and up to 30 inches of rain.
• Storm surge up to 13 feet is expected to cause severe coastal flooding in Jamaica.
• Hurricane warnings are in effect for Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the Bahamas; residents are urged to evacuate and prepare.
Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica and islands
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is currently churning in the Caribbean Sea, posing a significant threat to Jamaica and surrounding islands. With sustained winds of 165 mph, Melissa is classified as a catastrophic storm. The hurricane is moving slowly westward at approximately 3 mph but is expected to make a northward turn towards Jamaica later tonight.
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