Catastrophic damage is expected as powerful Category 5 Hurricane Melissa inches closer to Jamaica #weather #hurricane #melissa #HurricaneMelissa #damage #winds #flooding #jamaica #weather #meteorologist #meteorology #tropics | Meteorologist Laine Pugh

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As Hurricane Melissa draws closer to Jamaica, forecasters expect it to unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage. It would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record-keeping began in 1851. | AP

Hurricane Melissa continues to gain strength, and the eyewall is so turbulent the NOAA Hurricane Hunters had to abort their mission because the g-forces exceeded the safety limits of the plane. I am told the crew is okay, but the plane will be inspected upon landfall. This video shows three different satellite views of the powerful storm, and they reveal that Melissa remains a compact hurricane with the hurricane-force winds extending only 30 miles from the center. If its wind field does not exp

A day of strong winds and heavy rain on Thursday has caused damage across the Tri-State with power outages, downed trees, and transit impacts. | ABC7NY

Lots of work is happening across the region to assess damage, restore power, and clean up after last week’s storm. We joined the Student Volunteer Army as they rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into tidying up properties and helping those affected. 💪👏 To all the crews out there, both workers and volunteers, we’re sending a huge thank you to for pitching in to support our community, your efforts are making a real difference! Remember to check in with your whānau and neighbours to make sure