Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Jamaica
NPR NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by The Associated PressOctober 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 5 hurricane as it approaches Jamaica, expected to make landfall on Tuesday. The storm is predicted to bring up to 30 inches of rainfall and pose significant risks due to life-threatening storm surges. Category 5 is the highest classification on the Saffir-Simpson scale, indicating extremely dangerous conditions with sustained winds exceeding 157 mph. The severe weather is anticipated to cause widespread damage across Jamaica.
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