Hurricane tracker: When and where will Melissa make landfall? See the path

Hurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 storm Monday as it drew closer to Jamaica, where forecasters expected it to unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage. At that strength,

North Texas families hold out hope for loved ones in Hurricane Melissa's path

North Texans with family in Jamaica are praying and preparing as Hurricane Melissa threatens the island with 170 mph winds and catastrophic flooding.

Local Jamaican community braces for Hurricane Melissa as loved ones hunker down

Connecticut has multiple large Jamaican communities, especially in the Greater Hartford towns and cities. “It’s very rich, it’s like everywhere you go, you see a Jamaican,” said David Harris, who was born on the island,
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Boston Set for a Wet Halloween as Hurricane Melissa Approaches, First Alert Issued for Potential Weather Disruptions

Boston faces a wet Halloween due to a storm system and Hurricane Melissa, with a calm start to the week but looming showers and winds by week's end, affecting festivities.

Jamaicans in North Texas ready to aid friends, family in Hurricane Melissa path

As Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica with 175 mph winds, North Texans with ties to the island brace for impact and look for ways to support loved ones.

Why Hurricane Melissa's intensity and slow-moving speed are a recipe for disaster

A powerful hurricane is barreling toward Jamaica with anticipation that it will be the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean island in modern history. Hurricane Melissa began rapidly intensifying over the weekend.

Hurricane Melissa Is So Strong, Hurricane Hunters Had to Abandon Mission

Newsweek reached out to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) via email for comment. Hurricane Melissa is a Category 5 storm as of the most recent update from the NHC, with maximum sustained wind gusts reaching 175 mph.
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