Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
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Hurricane Melissa has made landfall with an estimated maximum sustained wind speed of 185 mph (295 km/h), the US National Hurricane Center says. This means it's still a category five hurricane. Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in south-western Jamaica, near New Hope, the National Hurricane Center says.
A severe, fast-moving storm caused widespread damage in Tempe, particularly in a neighborhood near Southern Avenue and Kyrene Road. The storm's heavy impact included downed large trees, destroyed walls, damaged roofs, and power outages. The neighborhood is now facing extensive cleanup.
They have confirmed that on Monday morning, Mexico Beach was hit by an EF1 tornado with winds of up to 100 mph. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter).
Melissa went from having 75 mph winds to 140 mph winds in less than 24 hours. Jamaica braces for direct impact.
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