Hurricane Melissa Pounds Jamaica, Heads Toward Cuba And Haiti
• Major Hurricane Melissa (Category 4) is bringing severe conditions to Jamaica, with peak impact expected Monday night into Tuesday.
• Hurricane warnings are in effect for Jamaica and eastern Cuba; tropical storm warnings for Haiti. Catastrophic damage and landslides are likely.
• Melissa is projected to move into the southeast Bahamas by Wednesday. Residents should take immediate precautions and heed local authority warnings.
Category 4 storm hits Jamaica hard
Hurricane Melissa, a major Category 4 storm with winds of 145 mph, is currently impacting Jamaica, causing deteriorating conditions. The most severe impact is expected from Monday night into Tuesday.
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