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Hurricane Melissa crosses Jamaica

‘This Is Not the Time to Be Brave’: Hurricane Melissa Strikes Jamaica With Catastrophic Strength

“This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation!” the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami warned as the storm reached land, instructing people in the hurricane’s path not to ...

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Photos show Jamaica preparing for Hurricane Melissa prior to landfall

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Texas honeymooners trapped in Jamaica as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa slams island

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See how Hurricane Melissa, among strongest on record, compares with historic storms

As Hurricane Melissa slams into the southern coast of Jamaica, the catastrophic Category 5 storm is expected to spawn intense storm surges and mudslides in the country's steep, mountainous terrain.

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Hurricane Melissa Is Among the Most Powerful Atlantic Hurricanes on Record

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Windows blown in, trees uprooted and croc warnings - Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica

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The Latest: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa set to make landfall in Jamaica

It is expected to slice diagonally across the island, entering near St. Elizabeth parish in the south and exiting around St. Ann parish in the north, before heading for Cuba.

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ICYMI: Hurricane Melissa Is Set To Make Landfall In Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa Is Set to Hit Jamaica as Its Strongest Storm Since Records Began

Hurricane Melissa live updates: 'Extremely dangerous' storm heads toward Cuba after battering Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is set to bring catastrophic winds, flooding and storm surge to Jamaica, forecasters have warned.

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Atlanta chef fears for family as Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica

ATLANTA - An Atlanta-area chef is anxiously waiting for word from his family in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa batters the island with destructive wind, rain and storm surge.

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West Michigan man awaits news from brother in Jamaica hurricane

As Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica Tuesday, one West Michigan man is anxiously waiting for updates from his younger brother, who’s riding out the storm in their family’s Montego Bay home.

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Phoenix women trapped in Jamaica as powerful hurricane wreaks havoc on the island

Valley residents who couldn’t find flights home in time are riding out one of the strongest hurricanes to make landfall in the Atlantic.

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Melissa crosses Jamaica; local officials say extent of damage unknown

Melissa’s 185 mph winds rival the most intense Atlantic storms on record. The Category 5 hurricane is threatening Jamaica with a storm surge of up to 13 feet.

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As Melissa hits Jamaica, Massachusetts residents prepare to send supplies, aid

As Hurricane Melissa continues to pummel Jamaica with heavy winds and rain, residents in the Worcester area are anxiously monitoring the storm's impact on their loved ones. "You never really know what to expect.