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The Latest Breaking News from Melissa

Hurricane Melissa: British nationals in Jamaica told to register presence as ‘storm of century’ closes in

Around 5,000 British nationals thought to be on the island which is currently bracing for a category 5 hurricane

The Independent UK

Satellites watch Category 5 Hurricane Melissa ahead of record-breaking landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa made a record-breaking landfall in Jamaica, and satellites are monitoring the situation.

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Jamaica flight delays continue and package holidays cancelled following Hurricane Melissa

Hundreds of travellers are still waiting for flights out of Jamaica and are warned of food and accommodation shortages.

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The Latest: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa set to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is close to making landfall on Jamaica as the strongest storm to hit the island in the 174 years since records began

The Independent UK

How global warming has intensified Hurricane Melissa: An expert explains

Increasingly warm oceans resulting from global warming are a key reason for Hurricane Melissa's wind speed doubling in less than 24 hours over the weekend, climate scientists have said.

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa – and what should I do if I’m trapped on holiday there?

The Jamaican government has closed its international airports until further notice

The Independent UK

How Strong Is Tropical Storm Melissa? Hurricane In Jamaica Now Considered Most Powerful In History

Hurricane Melissa becomes Jamaica's most powerful storm in history, hitting Category 5 strength with 175 mph winds, deadly rain, and severe flooding.

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US prepared to send aid to storm-hit Jamaica – as it happened

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Hurricane Melissa latest: ‘Extremely dangerous’ storm strengthens towards Cuba after devastating Jamaica

The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of Jamaica with destructive winds and heavy rain

The Independent UK

Morning Mail: Trump ‘would love’ third term, RBA chief hints at rate hold, Hurricane Melissa threatens mayhem in Jamaica

US president says he has his ‘best numbers ever’ but will rule oput VP tilt; Michele Bullock signals borrowing costs won’t be cut until next year

The Guardian - AU

Jamaicans take shelter as Hurricane Melissa bears down as category 5 storm

Landfall expected in coming hours amid warnings of catastrophic flooding, and landslides

The Guardian - UK

Hurricane Melissa Becomes More Powerful Than Hurricane Gilbert, Threatening Jamaica With 'Catasthropic' Flood

Hurricane Melissa is expected to be more powerful than Hurricane Gilbert. How devastating is this category 5 storm.

International Business Times UK

Warming oceans probably fueling Hurricane Melissa’s rapid intensification

Climate scientists have long warned that warming oceans are making such explosive storm development more common

The Guardian - US

How climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa’s ferocity

Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm due to warmer oceans

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Hurricane Melissa Update: Maps Reveal Category 5 Storm's Destructive Path As Jamaica Braces For Worst

Jamaica is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful Category 5 storm with sustained winds near 160 mph, bears down on the island.

The Independent UK

Hurricane Melissa path latest: Category 5 storm tracking towards Jamaica as island authorities order an evacuation

The record-breaking storm is barreling toward Jamaica

Euronews

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti, meterologists warn

Expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Monday evening or Tuesday morning, Hurricane Melissa is forecast to become a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest storm on record for the Caribbean island nation,

International Business Times UK

Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Updates: Tourism Shutdowns and Economic Fallout Loom as Category 4 Storm Nears Landfall

Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica as a Category 4 storm, forcing airport closures and threatening the island's tourism industry and economy.

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The Independent UK

UK travellers hit by flight delays and cancellations ahead of ‘catastrophic’ Hurricane Melissa

Holidaymakers stranded in Jamaica as airlines warn passengers not to travel to airports

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Jamaica braces for its most powerful hurricane as Melissa reaches category 5

Record-breaking hurricane expected to make landfall on Tuesday with 160mph winds, while New Zealand reels from storm damage

The Independent UK

Hurricane Melissa roars toward Jamaica as a Category 4 storm as island prepares for landfall

Hurricane Melissa is roaring toward Jamaica with destructive Category 4 winds and was expected to strengthen further before making landfall on the Caribbean nation with up to 30 inches of rain and a life-threatening storm surge

Axios

Jamaica braces for direct hit from potentially "catastrophic" Hurricane Melissa

The rapidly intensifying storm could hit Jamaica as a rare Category 5 hurricane, forecasters warn.

The Independent UK

Watch live: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as catastrophic flooding expected

Watch live as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with catastrophic flooding expected.

The Guardian - UK

Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 5 as evacuations ordered in Jamaica’s capital

Storm could intensify further, threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in northern Caribbean

International Business Times UK

Hurricane Melissa Turns Deadly: Jamaica Braces for Record-Breaking Category 5 Storm — 'Nowhere Will Escape the Wrath'

Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica as a Category 5 monster storm, threatening record winds, floods, and catastrophic damage.

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