3 things to know about Hurricane Melissa
Summary
Hurricane Melissa, a very strong Category 5 storm, hit Jamaica with record-breaking intensity and is threatening more areas in the Caribbean. The storm caused significant damage in Jamaica and is forecasted to impact Cuba, the Bahamas, and Hispaniola. Warming ocean temperatures have contributed to the rapid strengthening of the hurricane.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa is a Category 5 hurricane, the highest classification for hurricanes.
- Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, becoming the strongest storm in the island's recorded history.
- The hurricane caused power outages, fallen trees, landslides, and heavy flooding in Jamaica.
- The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of dangerous conditions and advised Jamaicans to stay safe indoors.
- Melissa's wind speeds and pressure tied records for the strongest Atlantic storm landfalls.
- Cuban authorities evacuated over 600,000 people due to the storm's approach.
- Scientists link rapid storm intensification to unusually warm ocean water, potentially connected to climate change.
- The National Hurricane Center warned of flash flooding risks in Cuba and Hispaniola.
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