Category 5 Hurricane Melissa rears up for record-setting strike on Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa Approaches Jamaica

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is expected to strike Jamaica, setting a new record. Parts of the island have already received over a foot of rain during the storm's approach.

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Author's summary: Hurricane Melissa to hit Jamaica.

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