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Hurricane Melissa Live Updates, Tracker—Jamaica Faces 'Catastrophic' Impact

Hurricane Melissa Live Updates, Tracker—Jamaica Faces 'Catastrophic' Impact

Summary

Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 4 storm, is approaching Jamaica and is expected to cause severe damage. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings about life-threatening flooding and landslides. The storm will hit Jamaica first, then other Caribbean countries like Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Key Facts

  • Hurricane Melissa is a Category 4 storm with winds near 150 mph.
  • The National Hurricane Center has warned of catastrophic flooding and landslides in Jamaica.
  • Jamaica is expected to experience the storm first on Monday.
  • Following Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Eastern Cuba will be affected.
  • The Southeast Bahamas and Turks and Caicos are also on alert for heavy rainfall and damaging winds.
  • The storm is expected to intensify further as it approaches land.
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