Hurricane Melissa Powers Up Again, Hitting Cat 4 Strength
Hurricane Melissa Powers Up Again, Hitting Cat 4 Strength
US · Published Oct 29, 2025
Hurricane Melissa reintensifies to a Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds, threatening eastern Cuba.
The storm is expected to make landfall in Cuba, bringing life-threatening flooding and destructive winds.
After crossing Cuba, Melissa is forecast to move towards the Bahamas, posing continued risks.
Melissa intensifies, threatens Cuba and Bahamas
Hurricane Melissa has rapidly reintensified, reaching Category 4 strength with sustained winds of 130 mph as it approaches southeastern Cuba. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued urgent warnings, indicating that Melissa is likely to make landfall within hours, posing significant threats to eastern Cuba. The primary concerns include life-threatening flooding and destructive winds.
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