Melissa, Florida and Jamaica

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Will Hurricane Melissa impact South Florida after hitting Jamaica as Category 5 storm? See its projected path.
Melissa is expected to bring rainfall of 15 to 30 inches to portions of Jamaica and additional rainfall of 6 to 12 inches for southern Hispaniola through Wednesday, with local storm total maxima of 40 inches possible. Catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely, NHC said.

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Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with 185 mph winds. Florida impact?
Got a minute? Here's what to expect in Florida from Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa heads toward Cuba after historically powerful Jamaica landfall
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica Tuesday morning as the most powerful hurricane to ever strike the island, as well as the third-strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic.

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Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as Category 5 storm: Will it impact the US?
Hurricane Melissa ‘as extreme as it gets on Earth’ as deadly 175mph megastorm nearing Jamaica tops Katrina in intensity
Watch Live: Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica with 185-mph winds
The hurricane is set to hit Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago, according to the Associated Press.

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Hurricane Melissa expected to bring catastrophic weather to Jamaica

Slow-moving storm dumps as much rain as a hurricane in parts of Central Florida

Forecasters said the colossal amount of rain dropped on parts of Florida east and north of Orlando was comparable to what the region saw from a hurricane in 2022, underscoring the state's vulnerability to extreme weather far beyond the tropical storms that brew offshore.

Meteorologist Says 'Oh My Jesus' on Live TV While Reporting on Startling Hurricane Melissa Update

As Hurricane Melissa barreled towards Jamaica, a Florida hurricane specialist’s visceral reaction underscores the severity of the storm.

Deadly Melissa being pushed by cold front, but how far will system stay away from Florida?

Melissa is a deadly Category 5 hurricane and is expected to become to worst hurricane in Jamaica's history before it travels north to Cuba.

Hurricane Melissa Is Among the Most Powerful Atlantic Hurricanes on Record

Hurricane Melissa is now among the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record. The monster storm strengthened Tuesday before hitting Jamaica, bringing with it maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (295 kph).
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