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Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa live updates: 'Catastrophic' weather expected in Jamaica, NHC says
Melissa will likely remain at Category 5 strength by the time it makes landfall in Jamaica midday or early afternoon Tuesday. Melissa is set to bring catastrophic winds, rain, flooding and storm surge to Jamaica,
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica as humanitarian crisis looms
Jamaican residents were warned Monday night to "remain in your safe shelter" as Melissa, a strong Category 5 hurricane, neared landfall on the Caribbean island nation raising fears of a humanitarian crisis.
Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in the Caribbean
The National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Melissa poses a threat of catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola
Hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica with catastrophic flooding, landslides
Melissa could be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record-keeping started in 1851. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Jamaica's capital.
Melissa strengthens to Category 5 hurricane, threatening catastrophic flooding
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica with up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) of rain and a life-threatening storm surge.
Hurricane Melissa expected to cause major damage in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa was upgraded to a Category 5 storm in the Atlantic and is expected to cause major damage in Jamaica. CBS News' Jason Allen has more from Kingston, while CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the most recent forecast.
Hurricane Melissa is strengthening rapidly, threatening catastrophic flooding in northern Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa threatens the northern Caribbean with potentially catastrophic rainfall, flooding and landslides. As much as 35 inches of rain is forecast in areas of Haiti.
Hurricane Melissa Threatens ‘Catastrophic’ Flooding in Jamaica and Haiti. Here’s What To Know
Hurricane Melissa is currently sustaining winds near 140 mph, and is expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Monday.

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