3 w. ago Scientists blame climate change for Hurricane Melissa: Catastrophic storm was made 4 TIMES more likely by global warming

Hurricane Melissa - the most powerful storm in Jamaica's history - was made four times more likely by climate change , according to a study.

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: Bahamas ravaged by catastrophic storm as at least 34 dead across Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa is now passing through the Bahamas and is expected to hit Bermuda late Thursday evening

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: At least 34 dead as ‘catastrophic’ storm continues to wreak havoc in Bahamas

Hurricane Melissa is now passing through the Bahamas and is expected to hit Bermuda late evening

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: ‘Catastrophic’ storm kills over 30 in the Caribbean as it moves through the Bahamas

Hurricane Melissa is expected to move across the Bahamas on Wednesday evening

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: ‘Catastrophic’ storm kills over 30 in the Caribbean as it nears the Bahamas

Damage assessment was underway in Jamaica Wednesday, with four people dead and 70 percent of the island without power, after the storm moved on to Cuba

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa tracker update as 'catastrophic' storm continues to batter all before it

People have been warned of further brutal gusts of more than 100mph from Hurricane Melissa along with heavy rain, which are expected to cause landslides and flooding to countries in its path

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: ‘Catastrophic’ storm heads to Bahamas as death toll continues to climb in Jamaica

Damage assessment was underway in Jamaica Wednesday, with four people dead and 70 percent of the island without power, after the storm moved on to Cuba

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa latest: ‘Unprecedented catastrophe’ leaves Jamaica in rubble as storm rips through Cuba

The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of Jamaica with destructive winds and heavy rain

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3 w. ago Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica

Jamaica is at the mercy of one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record as the "storm of the century" moves in.

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa LIVE as 'catastrophic' storm hits Jamaica with 185mph winds

The hurricane is potentially the most severe storm ever to hit the country

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as latest path of 'storm of the century' revealed by tracker: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest development as Hurricane Melissa - the world's most powerful storm this year - approaches Jamaica after barrelling across the Caribbean Sea.

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: storm set to make landfall in next few hours as Jamaica braces for ‘storm of the century’

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says hurricane Melissa is expected to cause a ‘catastrophic situation’Jamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this storm...

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: Red Cross says 1.5m people in Jamaica could be impacted by ‘storm of the century’

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says hurricane Melissa is expected to cause a ‘catastrophic situation’Jamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this storm...

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3 w. ago Hurricane tracker reveals Melissa's path over Jamaica and threat to US coast as it becomes stronger than Katrina

A new interactive hurricane tracker reveals Melissa's 'catastrophic' path through the Caribbean, as weather experts warn the US coast is under a hazardous conditions advisory.

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3 w. ago 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

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3 w. ago Hurricane tracker reveals Melissa's path as strongest storm in history moves in on Jamaica and sparks US coastal threats

A new interactive hurricane tracker reveals Melissa's 'catastrophic' path through the Caribbean, as weather experts warn the US coast is under a hazardous conditions advisory.

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa has 'all the ingredients to be catastrophic', scientists warn

Hurricane Melissa has the potential to cause massive destruction as it makes landfall in Jamaica today, scientists have warned.

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa latest: Jamaica faces catastrophe as ‘storm of the century’ to make landfall

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

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa tracker map as Jamaica and Cuba hammered by 'catastrophic' 175mph winds

Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in the Caribbean today and surge across the region, catching several countries in its breadth including Jamaica and Cuba

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3 w. ago Hurricane Melissa latest: ‘Catastrophic situation’ expected in Jamaica as ‘storm of the century’ to make landfall

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

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