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Hurricane Melissa crossing Jamaica

Cat 5 Hurricane Melissa, winds now at 175 mph, nears catastrophic strike on Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 monster, began its northwest turn Monday evening, churning toward Jamaica with what will likely be the most powerful winds ever recorded on the Caribbean island.

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Hurricane Melissa kills 7 in Jamaica as landfall arrives

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Jamaica has a history of dealing with powerful hurricanes

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Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa edges toward Jamaica with 175 mph winds. What happens next?

Hurricane Melissa is approaching Jamaica as a powerful Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds.

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Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa Begins Lashing Jamaica as 'Catastrophic' Category 5 Storm

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

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Hurricane Melissa expected to cause Jamaica devastation. How to help

Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica with violent winds as authorities warn of 'catastrophic' flooding

The US National Hurricane Centre says the category four storm is "extremely dangerous and life-threatening" as it hits the island.

Airlines, cruise lines cancel Jamaica trips amid Hurricane Melissa

With Hurricane Melissa moving at speeds of 175 miles per hour and preparing to make landfall on the island nation of Jamaica by the afternoon of Oct. 28, governments are warning their citizens to put off travel, while airlines and cruise lines are calling off trips.