Hurricane, Tropical Storm Melissa and Jamaica
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Tropical Storm Melissa strengthens as it takes aim at Jamaica, expected to become major hurricane
Tropical Storm Melissa strengthened Friday afternoon and is likely to become a major hurricane by the start of next week.
Hurricane Melissa, which is stronger than Hurricane Katrina, is set to bring catastrophic winds, flash flooding and high storm surges to the island of Jamaica.
Unlike other storms in this hurricane season, Melissa is likely to have a devastating effect on some of the most populated islands in the Caribbean.
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Experts explain how Hurricane Melissa turned from tropical storm to supercharged monster in mere days: 'There is no question'
Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 hurricane. Experts explain how Hurricane Melissa turned from tropical storm to supercharged monster in mere days: 'There is no question' first appeared on The Cool Down.
In Haiti, 25 people have died after a river burst its banks during Hurricane Melissa. The storm hit Jamaica yesterday, leaving 77% of the island without power. This morning, it swept across Cuba. The extent of the damage across the Caribbean is not yet known.
Most of Jamaica remains without power, as our correspondent reports floods, mudslides and "palm trees tossed like toothpicks".