Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica
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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.
Cuba is next in line for Hurricane Melissa’s fury. Landfall is expected very early Wednesday morning, but impacts have already begun.
CNN, TVJ, JAMAICAN NATIONAL WORKS AGENCY VIA X, MATEO AVALLE PIBER, HOVEN CAMPBELL By CNN Meteorologists Taylor Ward, Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert, Elise Hammond, Billy Stockwell and Eric Zerkel (CNN) – Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 3 storm with 125 mph sustained winds,
Historic, life-threatening flash flooding and landslides are expected in portions of Jamaica, southern Haiti and the Dominican Republic through the weekend, the NHC said. Peak storm surge heights could reach 9 to 13 feet above normal tide levels in Jamaica, accompanied by large and powerfully destructive waves.
Watch Jamaica live webcams capture Hurricane Melissa's landfall. Live webcam video as tropical storm nears Kingston, Montego Bay, Treasure Beach and more.
Hurricane Melissa is expected to hit eastern Cuba after passing Jamaica. NBC News’ Ed Augustin reports on how the island is dealing with power cuts, food shortages and an outbreak of tropical diseases as the storm approaches.