Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa

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Jamaica could face days of hurricane conditions as Melissa set to rapidly intensify in the Caribbean
Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean are staring down what could become a catastrophic, days-long assault of extreme rainfall and damaging winds.

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Melissa strengthens into a Category 3 hurricane, threating catastrophic flooding in Jamaica, Haiti
Jamaica braces as rapidly intensifying Hurricane Melissa creeps toward island
Jamaica Braces as Rapidly Intensifying Hurricane Melissa Creeps Toward Island
Tropical Storm Melissa has strengthened into a hurricane and is expected to become a major hurricane by the end of the weekend, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Saturday.

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Melissa expected to rapidly intensify into major hurricane in the Caribbean
Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 4h
Hurricane Melissa is strengthening rapidly, threatening catastrophic flooding in northern Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa Forecast To Rapidly Intensify To Category 5; Catastrophic Threat To Jamaica, Haiti
The National Hurricane Center warned that "extensive infrastructural damage, long-duration power and communication outages, and potentially prolonged isolation of communities" are likely in Jamaica an...

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Melissa reaches hurricane strength, threatens catastrophic flooding in Caribbean
NOLA.com · 1d
'Nearly stationary' Melissa will rapidly intensify, increasing risk for Caribbean islands

Melissa grows into a Category 3 hurricane while unleashing torrential rain in the north Caribbean

U.S. forecasters issued a hurricane warning for Jamaica Saturday as Storm Melissa reached hurricane strength, threatening catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean.

Melissa to bring catastrophic impacts to the western Caribbean: Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba at risk

Melissa has already turned deadly across Haiti and the Dominican Republic, but AccuWeather meteorologists warn that the worst may be yet to come with the storm on track to intensify.

Storm Melissa becomes a hurricane, could devastate Caribbean countries

The slow-moving storm was expected to drop torrential rain, up to 25 inches, on Jamaica. A similar forecast was issued for the southern regions of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Storm Melissa reaches hurricane strength, threatening catastrophic flooding in northern Caribbean

U.S. forecasters issued a hurricane warning for Jamaica Saturday as Storm Melissa reached hurricane strength, threatening catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean.

Tampa Bay-area families concerned for loved ones in the Caribbean nations, as Tropical Storm Melissa could strengthen

The storm is expected to become a major hurricane, and it could bring "life-threatening" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

What’s the worst-case scenario for Jamaica as Melissa crawls through the Caribbean?

An intensifying Melissa is expected to bring destructive flooding to Jamaica, southern Haiti and the Dominican Republic before tracking toward Cuba next week.

Tropical wave expected to move into Caribbean Sea, rain forecast for Heroes’ Day

The US-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a tropical wave moving over the Windward Islands, according to its 8:00 am bulletin on Sunday. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are anticipated as it moves across the region,

NHC: Tropical Storm Melissa expected to become a major hurricane as it moves through Caribbean

TRACKING THE TROPICS  Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to become a major hurricane as it moves closer to Jamaica and Hispaniola. See the latest track.
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