Hurricane Melissa Holds at Category 4 Strength
At 11:00 AM EDT, Hurricane Melissa was located at latitude 16.4 N and longitude 76.6 W, moving west at 3 mph. The hurricane is expected to approach Jamaica on Tuesday, southeastern Cuba Tuesday night, and the southeastern Bahamas on Wednesday. With maximum sustained winds of 140 mph, Melissa is a category 4 hurricane, likely to intensify further.
Key hazards include:
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Wind: Tropical storm conditions are occurring in Jamaica; hurricane conditions expected Monday.
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Rainfall: Southern Hispaniola and Jamaica may see 15-30 inches of rain, leading to flash flooding and landslides. Eastern Cuba may receive 10-15 inches.
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Storm Surge: Life-threatening surge along Jamaica’s south coast could reach 9-13 feet; significant surge potential in Cuba.
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Surf: Dangerous swells are expected to affect Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Cuba.
For detailed forecasts, refer to the National Weather Service.
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