Hurricane Melissa to hit Jamaica
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Hurricane Melissa, a devastating Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph as of Monday morning, Oct. 27, is nearing Jamaica.
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Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica with 175 mph winds; 40 inches of rain possible l LIVE
The BriefHurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds on Monday near Jamaica.The storm could dump up to 40 inches of rain and cause life-threatening flooding and storm surge.
The prime minister ordered mandatory evacuations as officials braced for tens of thousands to be displaced. Three people were killed and 13 others injured during preparations for the storm, the health minister said.