Why Hurricane Melissa is so dangerous
Summary
Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm and is moving towards Jamaica with very high winds. This hurricane is on track to be the strongest storm to hit Jamaica in modern history, with current winds stronger than those from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The storm has already resulted in deaths in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa strengthened to a Category 5 storm in just one day.
- The storm is heading towards Jamaica with winds of 295 km/h (185 mph).
- Ocean waters are warmer than usual, helping the hurricane gain strength quickly.
- Hurricane Melissa is one of the strongest storms in the Atlantic this century.
- Comparatively, Hurricane Katrina had slightly weaker winds but caused extensive damage and loss of life.
- The storm has already resulted in four deaths in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and three in Jamaica.
- Jamaica's health officials are preparing for the storm's impact based on its increasing intensity.
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