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Hurricane Melissa to hit Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa path: Latest models show storm cutting across Jamaica today with 'catastrophic winds, flash flooding' before hitting Cuba

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds of 185 mph, is expected to bring "catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and storm surge" to Jamaica today.

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Hurricane Melissa has the potential to cause massive destruction as it makes landfall in Jamaica today, scientists have warned.

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However, there could be a "potentially disabling impact" on Sangster International Airport. Hurricane Melissa is likely to go through the north-western airport. Ian Fleming International Airport will be used as part of "contingency planning" whilst Sangster is closed.

Hurricane forecasts say Melissa could be a 'slow-motion disaster'

Hurricane conditions could last for three days straight in some places, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva warned.