How safe is a cruise ship in a storm?
As Caribbean sailings are affected by Hurricane Melissa, cruise expert Marc Shoffman explains how ships cope with extreme weather
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Jamaican prime minister implores public to shelter from Hurricane Melissa as some refuse evacuation
Jamaica's prime minister implored residents to evacuate as Hurricane Melissa began lashing the island with violent gusts on Monday (October 27) as it approached landfall.
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How global warming has intensified Hurricane Melissa: An expert explains
Increasingly warm oceans resulting from global warming are a key reason for Hurricane Melissa's wind speed doubling in less than 24 hours over the weekend, climate scientists have said.
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Hurricane Melissa LIVE: Jamaica braces for 'storm of the century' with 'catastrophic' impact
Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful hurricane of the year so far, is hurtling towards Jamaica and is expected to make landfall soon
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Hurricane Melissa to batter Jamaica as the island's strongest storm on record in almost 2 centuries
Hurricane Melissa is set to pummel Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago
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Hurricane Melissa latest: ‘Extremely dangerous’ storm strengthens towards Cuba after devastating Jamaica
The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of Jamaica with destructive winds and heavy rain
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‘Monster’ eye of Hurricane Melissa swirls on path to Jamaica
Satellite imagery shows the “monster” eye of Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm recorded this year, that is currently hurtling towards Jamaica.
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Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in the Caribbean
The National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Melissa poses a threat of catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola
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