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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Maira Butt,Simon Calder,Shweta Sharma,Kelly Rissman and Katie Hawkinson

Hurricane Melissa latest: ‘Extremely dangerous’ storm strengthens towards Cuba after devastating Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into an “extremely dangerous” category 4 hurricane on its approach towards eastern Cuba after striking Jamaica as one of the most powerful storms in the Atlantic Basin.

The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane was “re-strengthening” ahead of the landfall, packing maximum sustained winds 130mph.

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