Cat 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa path: Historic storm downgraded to Category 4 as it passes over Jamaica. See latest projected models and forecast.
Hurricane Melissa was downgraded to a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph as it passes over northwestern Jamaica, the National Hurricane Center said.

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See Hurricane Melissa tracker, path as Category 4 storm makes way across Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Storm now Category 4 after making landfall in Jamaica
Jamaicans in the Greater Toronto Area concerned for loved ones back home as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall
Residents of the Greater Toronto Area with roots in Jamaica are thinking about and praying for their loved ones back home as a Category 5 hurricane made landfall on the island on Tuesday.

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Cuba is staring down a direct hit from Melissa. Here’s what to expect
Hurricane Melissa likely to bring strong winds, rain across Eastern Canada
Hurricane Melissa expected to have indirect impact on Eastern Canada later this week
Meteorologist Bob Robichaud says that on Friday, a low-pressure system will make its way over the northeastern United States, where it will pull in moist, tropical air from Melissa.

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Hurricane Melissa full coverage: 'Extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm leaves behind extensive damage in Jamaica, with several reported dead; Cuba landfall expected overnight

The storm made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm and is expected to still be a major hurricane when it reaches eastern Cuba.

Latest update from the National Hurricane Center on Category 4 Hurricane Melissa for Wednesday, Oct. 29

Rainfall. Melissa is expected to bring an additional 4 to 8 inches across Jamaica, where storm total amounts will be between 12 to 24 inches. Isolated areas near 30 inches will be possible over mountainous terrain. Ongoing catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides will continue through Tuesday night.

Interactive maps show timeline, predicted strength of Tropical Storm Melissa over next 5 days

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to rapidly intensify over the weekend into a Category 4 hurricane, and could get even stronger. Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to rapidly intensify over the weekend into a Category 4 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Melissa Is Among the Most Powerful Atlantic Hurricanes on Record

Hurricane Melissa is now among the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record. The monster storm strengthened Tuesday before hitting Jamaica, bringing with it maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (295 kph).
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