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Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Becomes Most Powerful to Hit Jamaica in 174 Years

Inside EditionNovember 5, 20251 min48,620 views
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Hurricane Melissa's Impact on Jamaica

  • 🌀 Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with wind speeds up to 180 mph, is the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica in at least 174 years.
  • ⚠️ Officials warned of catastrophic flooding and landslides, urging evacuations from coastal areas.
  • ⚡ The storm's powerful winds, reaching 135 mph in Kingston, caused significant damage and were described as a "knockout punch."

Storm's Path and Wider Caribbean Impact

  • 🌊 Melissa previously caused flooding in Haiti and the Dominican Republic before approaching Jamaica.
  • 🗺️ Following Jamaica, the storm's path was expected to include Cuba and the Bahamas.
  • 🏖️ Despite the severe conditions, one tourist appeared relatively calm, noting the strong winds.
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