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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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Is it safe to travel to Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa – and what should I do if I’m trapped on holiday there?

The Jamaican government has closed its international airports until further notice

The Independent UK

British tourists in Jamaica prepare for strongest storm on record

All of the island’s international airports have been closed until further notice.

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Storm chasers fly inside Hurricane Melissa’s eye in incredible footage

Mesmerising footage from inside Hurricane Melissa was captured by a US Air Force Reserve crew on Monday (27 October).

The Independent UK

How Strong Is Tropical Storm Melissa? Hurricane In Jamaica Now Considered Most Powerful In History

Hurricane Melissa becomes Jamaica's most powerful storm in history, hitting Category 5 strength with 175 mph winds, deadly rain, and severe flooding.

International Business Times UK

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

Evening Standard

US prepared to send aid to storm-hit Jamaica – as it happened

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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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Morning Mail: Trump ‘would love’ third term, RBA chief hints at rate hold, Hurricane Melissa threatens mayhem in Jamaica

US president says he has his ‘best numbers ever’ but will rule oput VP tilt; Michele Bullock signals borrowing costs won’t be cut until next year

The Guardian - AU

Jamaicans take shelter as Hurricane Melissa bears down as category 5 storm

Landfall expected in coming hours amid warnings of catastrophic flooding, and landslides

The Guardian - UK

Hurricane Melissa Becomes More Powerful Than Hurricane Gilbert, Threatening Jamaica With 'Catasthropic' Flood

Hurricane Melissa is expected to be more powerful than Hurricane Gilbert. How devastating is this category 5 storm.

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Warming oceans probably fueling Hurricane Melissa’s rapid intensification

Climate scientists have long warned that warming oceans are making such explosive storm development more common

The Independent UK

How climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa’s ferocity

Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm due to warmer oceans

International Business Times

Hurricane Melissa Update: Maps Reveal Category 5 Storm's Destructive Path As Jamaica Braces For Worst

Jamaica is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful Category 5 storm with sustained winds near 160 mph, bears down on the island.

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Hurricane Melissa path latest: Category 5 storm tracking towards Jamaica as island authorities order an evacuation

The record-breaking storm is barreling toward Jamaica

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Satellite images show ‘life-threatening’ Hurricane Melissa moving over Caribbean Sea

Weather satellites have beamed back views of Hurricane Melissa as seen from space as it makes its way over the Caribbean Sea, with Jamaica bracing for what could be the "most powerful" Category 5 storm in history.

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Tell us if you’ve been affected by Hurricane Melissa

We would like to hear from people about the impact Hurricane Melissa is having in their area

Euronews

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti, meterologists warn

Expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Monday evening or Tuesday morning, Hurricane Melissa is forecast to become a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest storm on record for the Caribbean island nation,

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Jamaica braces as storm approaches – as it happened

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Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Updates: Tourism Shutdowns and Economic Fallout Loom as Category 4 Storm Nears Landfall

Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica as a Category 4 storm, forcing airport closures and threatening the island's tourism industry and economy.

The Independent UK

UK travellers hit by flight delays and cancellations ahead of ‘catastrophic’ Hurricane Melissa

Holidaymakers stranded in Jamaica as airlines warn passengers not to travel to airports

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Hurricane Melissa latest: Jamaica braces for world’s strongest storm of 2025 as death toll rises to 7

At least seven people have already been killed as the storm batters the Caribbean with heavy winds and torrential rainfall

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