The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of Jamaica with destructive winds and heavy rain
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The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of Jamaica with destructive winds and heavy rain
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Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into an “extremely dangerous” category 3 hurricane on its approach towards eastern Cuba after striking Jamaica as one of the most powerful storms in the Atlantic Basin.
Reports of families trapped by floodwaters in Jamaica, as hurricane moves on to threaten Cuba’s second-largest city
Storm has left devastation in its path with 120mph winds
The record-breaking storm is barreling toward Jamaica
At least four people have already been killed as the storm batters the Caribbean with heavy winds and torrential rainfall
Melissa's center was forecast to move over Jamaica on Tuesday
At least seven people have already been killed as the storm batters the Caribbean with heavy winds and torrential rainfall
