Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa

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Hurricane Melissa could be Jamaica's most powerful storm in history
The NHC warned of “life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides” through the weekend in Jamaica and southern Hispaniola, the island that comprises Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

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Tropics: Jamaica in direct path of Hurricane Melissa, forecast calls for a Category 5
Hurricane Melissa is a major concern for Jamaica in the next few days
Tropical Storm Melissa Lumbers Through the Caribbean, Killing an Elderly Man in Haiti
Tropical Storm Melissa lumbered through the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola — an island shared by t...

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Storm Melissa Reaches Hurricane Strength, Threatens Catastrophic Flooding In Northern Caribbean
Landslide kills 3 in Haiti, and more rain from Tropical Storm Melissa is on the way
See latest spaghetti models, projected path for Tropical Storm Melissa. Florida forecast
The slow-moving storm is expected to bring life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides to portions of Hispaniola and Jamaica through the weekend.

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Tropical Storm Melissa Stationary in the Caribbean as 4 Deaths Reported and Huge Rains Expected
Landslide Kills 3 in Haiti, and More Rain From Melissa Is on the Way
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Severe storms possible tonight, followed by drier conditions to end the weekend

Hurricane Melissa has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and is currently just 130 miles southeast of Kingston, Jamaica.
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Hurricane Melissa: forecast to intensify rapidly, Jamaica braces for direct impact

Hurricane Melissa becomes the fifth hurricane of this season, likely to become the 4th major hurricane. Jamaica and Cuba are on a direct path.

New Path Shows Hurricane Melissa May be a CAT-5 Before Landfall | Rain & Rough Surf Returns to CFL

THEY HAVE HAD A MAJOR HURRICANE HIT, BUT IT’S BEEN ALMOST 50 YEARS SINCE THAT TIME PERIOD. THAT WAS GILBERT BACK IN 1988. BUT THE IMPACTS THAT THEY’RE GOING TO SEE. WELL, LET’S START WITH THE FLOODING.

NOLA Reggae Fest postponed, hosts Jamaica hurricane relief benefit

The 7th Annual NOLA Reggae Fest is postponed to Nov. 15. A benefit dinner Tuesday, Oct. 28 will help raise funds for Jamaica hurricane relief.
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