Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 5, threatening Jamaica's coast
TL;DR
Hurricane Melissa is intensifying into a rare Category 5 storm heading towards Jamaica, bringing life-threatening flooding, landslides, and widespread damage, with warnings issued for surrounding regions including Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba. Preparations are urged as the storm is expected to weaken slightly before landfall, but impacts will remain severe.
- Hurricane Melissa to intensify into Category 5 storm as it barrels towards Jamaica BBC
- Hurricane Melissa forecast to become a rare Category 5 tonight, seek shelter now in Jamaica CNN
- Hurricane Melissa upgraded to Category 4, expected to strengthen on Jamaica approach ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Category 4 Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti NPR
- Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 4, could be Jamaica's most powerful storm in history NBC News
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