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Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Cat 5 - Jamaica braces for catastrophic landfall

A rapidly intensifying Hurricane Melissa has reached Category 5 strength with catastrophic winds and surge expected as it approaches Jamaica, triggering mass evacuations and emergency declarations across the island.

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175 mph - Sustained wind speed reported for Hurricane Melissa at peak intensity

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"We just want people to get paid" — President Donald Trump

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Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Cat 5 - Jamaica braces

Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm threatening Jamaica with catastrophic winds and storm surge. Authorities are ordering mass evacuations and emergency preparations as the storm approaches landfall.

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