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Hurricane Melissa Strengthens to Category 5

Hurricane Melissa live updates: Storm slams into Cuba as a dangerous Category 3 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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Hurricane Melissa live updates: Storm makes landfall on Cuba at Category 3 status

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Hurricane Melissa nearing Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. Maps show its forecast path.

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Hurricane Melissa about to hit Cuba as Jamaican PM declares 'disaster area'

Jamaica is bracing for the world's strongest storm this year - and possibly the strongest on record for the island nation - as US meteorologists warn of "catastrophic and life-threatening" conditions...

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Hurricane Melissa's eye rolls ashore as Jamaicans shelter and wait

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Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa Is Set to Hit Jamaica as Its Strongest Storm Since Records Began

“There is no infrastructure in the region that can withstand a Category 5,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness said.

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Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba with 120mph winds as Jamaican PM declares 'disaster area'

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In Photos: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa charges toward Cuba after pummeling Jamaica with historic power

Hurricane Melissa barreled toward eastern Cuba, where it was expected to make landfall as a major storm early Wednesday after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.

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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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Video shows Hurricane Melissa’s impact on the Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa crossed Jamaica on Oct. 28, one of the strongest storms on record in the Atlantic basin. Officials said it’s too early to assess the damage.