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Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Cuba After Striking Jamaica as Category 5 Storm

WPLG Local 10November 5, 20252 min61,522 views
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Hurricane Melissa's Impact on Cuba

  • 🎯 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southeastern Cuba near Chivirico early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm.
  • ⚠️ The powerful hurricane's impacts in Cuba cannot be avoided, despite hundreds of thousands evacuating.
  • 🔍 The full magnitude of damage in Cuba will be assessed once daylight arrives.

Hurricane Melissa's Devastation in Jamaica

  • ⚡ Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, with winds of 185 mph and torrential rain.
  • 🌊 The storm brought a life-threatening storm surge of up to 13 feet, causing widespread damage.
  • 🏘️ Significant damage was reported to schools, homes, hospitals, and commercial properties, particularly in St. Elizabeth, the country's breadbasket.
  • 🆘 Rescues are underway in Manchester Parish for people trapped in a house.
  • 🌴 Montego Bay experienced trees battered by heavy wind and rain.

Tourist Impact and International Response

  • ✈️ Approximately 25,000 tourists were visiting Jamaica when the storm hit and were forced to ride it out.
  • 🇺🇸 U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is prepared to send humanitarian aid to Jamaica, monitoring the situation closely.

Ongoing Coverage and Future Assessment

  • 📰 Reports are still coming in, with new images expected as daylight reveals the full extent of the damage in both Jamaica and Cuba.
  • 🛰️ The team is continuing coverage on Hurricane Melissa's path and its aftermath.
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