Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica as Category 5 Storm, Breaking Records and Causing Devastation

TL;DR
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm of the year, has made landfall in Jamaica, causing widespread fear, destruction, and evacuations, with authorities warning of catastrophic flooding and life-threatening conditions.
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- Hurricane Melissa: 'We're absolutely terrified,' eyewitnesses say in Jamaica BBC
- Hurricane Melissa live updates: Category 5 storm makes landfall in Jamaica as strongest ever to hit island, with 185 mph winds Yahoo
- Jamaica has a history of dealing with powerful hurricanes ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica causing life-threatening flooding and catastrophic winds FOX Weather
- ‘Oh my Jesus Christ': John Morales reacts as Melissa's pressure drops, breaking Milton's record NBC 6 South Florida
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