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Hurricane Melissa: 185 mph storm devastates Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica with sustained winds near 185 mph, causing catastrophic flooding, mass power outages, and widespread infrastructure collapse. The storm has left thousands stranded, forced large scale evacuations, and prompted international rescue responses.

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185 mph - Peak sustained winds when Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica

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"I'm not allowed to run" — President Donald Trump

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Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica with 185 mph winds

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