Hurricane Melissa has left an indelible mark on the Caribbean, wreaking havoc and destruction in its wake. The Category 5 hurricane made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, marking one of the most powerful hurricane landfalls on record in the Atlantic basin. The storm's sheer force was evident in the torrential winds that tore through the island, reaching a staggering 185 mph.
The devastation extends beyond Jamaica, as Melissa now continues its path of destruction through the Caribbean. Cuba is bracing for impact, with Hurricane Melissa making landfall on the northern coast on Wednesday morning at 120 mph. The storm surge is expected to be up to 12 feet, posing a significant threat to coastal communities and infrastructure.
As the storm moves off Cuba's northern coast, it will pass through the Bahamas as a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon. Residents in the southeastern Bahamas can expect 5-10 inches of rain and a storm surge of 5-8 feet, highlighting the urgent need for residents to take necessary precautions.
The Bahamas' neighbor, Bermuda, is set to be closely impacted by Hurricane Melissa on Thursday night. The storm's trajectory suggests that it will bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to the island, posing a significant threat to its infrastructure and communities.
The full extent of Hurricane Melissa's damage is yet to be fully assessed, but one thing is clear: this storm has left an indelible mark on the Caribbean. As the region continues to grapple with the aftermath, officials and residents alike must remain vigilant in the face of the storm's ongoing threat.
The devastation extends beyond Jamaica, as Melissa now continues its path of destruction through the Caribbean. Cuba is bracing for impact, with Hurricane Melissa making landfall on the northern coast on Wednesday morning at 120 mph. The storm surge is expected to be up to 12 feet, posing a significant threat to coastal communities and infrastructure.
As the storm moves off Cuba's northern coast, it will pass through the Bahamas as a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon. Residents in the southeastern Bahamas can expect 5-10 inches of rain and a storm surge of 5-8 feet, highlighting the urgent need for residents to take necessary precautions.
The Bahamas' neighbor, Bermuda, is set to be closely impacted by Hurricane Melissa on Thursday night. The storm's trajectory suggests that it will bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to the island, posing a significant threat to its infrastructure and communities.
The full extent of Hurricane Melissa's damage is yet to be fully assessed, but one thing is clear: this storm has left an indelible mark on the Caribbean. As the region continues to grapple with the aftermath, officials and residents alike must remain vigilant in the face of the storm's ongoing threat.
oh man, it's like the Caribbean got slammed by a superpower 
hurricane melissa is literally leaving nothing but destruction behind its path... the idea that it reached 185 mph in jamaica alone is insane 
and now cuba is bracing for impact 
the storm surge up to 12 feet is like, woah 
i'm just worried about the people, their homes, everything they hold dear... it's not even over yet 
we gotta keep our fingers crossed for those folks
my cousin had his boat sunk in a hurricane back in '87... poor guy lost everything.
. The Category 5 classification is insane, and it's mind-boggling how fast that storm moved through the region. Cuba and the Bahamas are next on its hitlist, so I hope they're taking this seriously 
. It's crazy to think about how much damage a storm like this can cause in just a short amount of time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for everyone who got affected by this monster of a hurricane 
. I mean, we're still stuck with a lot of makeshift homes and shelters in these islands, and it's like we're expecting the weather to just magically fix everything 
. What if, instead of rushing to rebuild and restore, we actually invested more in infrastructure that can withstand these kinds of storms? Just saying 
The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa is just heartbreaking. I mean, 185 mph winds are insane! 
The storm surge in Cuba could be a real problem if they don't take action ASAP. I just hope everyone gets to safety without any major issues. It's gonna be a tough recovery for these islands, that's for sure. 
! Can't believe they still use that clunky paragraph structure on news articles. It's like they're trying to make it hard for us to read 
. Why can't they just break it up into clear sections with headings and subheadings? It would make the whole thing so much more digestible 
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. Who uses that tiny font size in the middle of a paragraph? It's like they're trying to hide the important info 
. Can we please just have some decent font sizes and line spacing around here?
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They need all the help they can get, prayers for them and their families 
#StaySafe #CaribbeanStorm #DisasterRelief
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man... these hurricane updates are getting worse and worse every year it feels like 
what's crazy is how fast these storms move and can cause so much destruction in a short span of time 
I hope everyone stays safe out there 
12 feet of water is a lot to deal with... any news on the damage so far? hoping everyone stays safe 
. It's like the Caribbean is just paying the price for being in the crosshairs of these powerful storms again and again... 
Jamaica and Cuba are already taking a beating from this monster storm... 185mph winds?! 
We're all sending you positive vibes and lots of love 
. And Bermuda, well, they've seen worse storms than this before, right? It's all about perspective - instead of freaking out, we should just think of it as a natural reset button for the Caribbean 
. Cuba is getting slammed and the Bahamas too... how are they supposed to recover from this? And poor Bermuda, I feel like they're gonna get hit with everything the storm has to offer