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Hurricane Melissa crosses Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa live updates: Category 2 storm slams into Cuba after devastating Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Cuba this morning as an "extremely dangerous" Category 3 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica

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Cat 5 Hurricane Melissa, winds now at 175 mph, nears catastrophic strike on Jamaica

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Windsor’s Caribbean community anxiously awaits word as Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica

Windsor residents with family in Jamaica are anxiously waiting for updates as Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm on Earth so far this year, tears across the island with catastrophic winds and floo...

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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica wakes up to destruction as storm pummels Cuba

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Hurricane Melissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti, causes widespread damage in Jamaica and Cuba

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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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Shutdown deadlines loom and the destruction of Hurricane Melissa: Morning Rundown

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Members of Waterloo region's Caribbean association 'anxious' as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall

Tuesday, Oct. 28: National Hurricane Center's update on Category 5 Hurricane Melissa

Article last updated: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, 2 p.m. ET

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank donates $1.5 million to Hurricane Melissa relief funds

Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has pledged an initial $1.5 million through his foundation to aid Hurricane Melissa relief efforts across Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Why Are We Seeing More Category 5 Hurricanes?

It also marks the first time in 20 years that three or more Category 5 hurricanes have developed over the Atlantic Basin in one season. The last time was in 2005, when Hurricanes Emily, Katrina, Rita, and Wilma all reached Category 5—breaking a record.

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Hurricane Melissa reaches Category 5 strength. No impact expected for Ohio Valley

Hurricane Melissa reached Category 5 status near Jamaica but won't impact the Ohio Valley. Get live updates and tracking information.

Why Hurricane Melissa turned into a supercharged monster

Hotter-than-average Caribbean water made Hurricane Melissa stronger and wetter. Its part of a trend that scientists link back to climate change.

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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).