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Where is Jamaica? Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as dangerous Cat. 5 hurricane

Hurricane Melissa is the first Category 5 hurricane to make landfall in Jamaica. Before Melissa, the most destructive hurricane in Jamaica was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988. Eight-time Olympic medalist ...
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Jamaica has a rich hurricane history but has avoided most powerful storms

The island nation of Jamaica is no stranger to hurricanes, with dozens of storms tracking over or near the island throughout recorded history. Melissa is currently forecast to pass close to the island ...
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Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 4 storm as it nears Jamaica. See path.

Melissa intensified on Oct. 26 after strengthening into a Category 4 hurricane, and forecasters said it could reach Category 5 status with winds surpassing 150 mph in the coming days as the storm ...
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Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica, now heads to Cuba: Updates

Editor's note: This page summarizes developments on Hurricane Melissa for Tuesday, Oct. 28. For the latest news on Hurricane Melissa, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Oct. 29. The center of ...