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Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa: Historic Category 4 Storm Devastates Jamaica, Threatens Cuba
Oct 29, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful cyclone ever to hit Jamaica, has devastated the island with 185 mph winds before weakening slightly to Category 4 status as it advances toward Cuba's second-largest city. The storm has left St. Elizabeth parish underwater, damaged critical infrastructure, and cut power to over 500,000 Jamaican residents, with Cuban authorities evacuating 500,000 people as they brace for significant impact. Scientists link the hurricane's unusual intensity to warming ocean temperatures, highlighting the growing climate crisis facing Caribbean nations.
Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Threatens Jamaica with Catastrophic Destruction and Record Rainfall
Oct 28, 2025 07:49 am CST
Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm with winds reaching 175 mph, approaches Jamaica with potentially record-breaking destruction. Despite evacuation orders, many residents remain as forecasters predict up to 40 inches of rainfall, devastating floods, and destructive storm surges. The slow-moving hurricane has already claimed four lives in neighboring islands and experts warn climate change is intensifying its impact.