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Hurricane Melissa targets Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa barrels towards Cuba as Jamaica warned of more 'catastrophic' flooding

“It is incredibly rough here. Lots of things are flying around, the wind speeds are incredible," she says, adding they have done as much as they can to prepare for the storm.

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Photos show Jamaica preparing for Hurricane Melissa prior to landfall

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Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Brings Catastrophic Wind and Rain to Jamaica

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Jamaica braces for category 5 hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa was expected to bring severe damage as it makes landfall on Tuesday (October 28) in Jamaica with storm surges, flash floods and landslides.

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British tourists in Jamaica prepare for strongest storm on record

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Windows blown in, trees uprooted and croc warnings - Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, weakens to Category 4

"Today will be very difficult for tens of thousands, if not millions of people in Jamaica," IFRC's Necephor Mghendi said via video link from Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Trump’s military campaign in Caribbean may clash with hurricane relief efforts as Melissa hits Jamaica

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Woman's worry for family as hurricane closes in

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Melissa’s Winds Are Stronger Than Hurricane Katrina’s Were in 2005

Hours from landfall, Hurricane Melissa is also slow moving like Hurricane Harvey in 2017, which could mean catastrophic flooding.

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Jamaican officials warn conditions will soon worsen as Hurricane Melissa approaches

As Category 5 Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica, officials are urging residents to take cover and prepare for dangerous winds and flooding. Reporter Zahra Burton is on the ground in Kingston with the latest on evacuation efforts and emergency warnings across the island.

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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.

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United Cajun Navy deploys to Jamaica to assist with Hurricane Melissa devastation

Three members of the nonprofit's advanced response team are boots on the ground. The team specializes in search and rescue efforts.