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Jamaica, Melissa and Florida

Will Hurricane Melissa impact South Florida after hitting Jamaica and Cuba? See its projected path.

Melissa is expected to bring rainfall of 15 to 30 inches to portions of Jamaica and additional rainfall of 6 to 12 inches for southern Hispaniola through Wednesday, with local storm total maxima of 40 inches possible. Catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely, NHC said.

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Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with 185 mph winds. Florida impact?

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Historic Hurricane Melissa expected to be Jamaica's worst. Why is it not moving toward FL?

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At least 20 dead in Haiti as Jamaican minister warns Hurricane Melissa recovery 'won't be easy'

More images are emerging of the damage wrought by Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica.

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Hurricane Melissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti and causes damage in Jamaica and Cuba

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Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba

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Much of Jamaica without power or phone service as Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba

Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to make landfall early on Tuesday, has already been blamed for three "storm-related deaths" on the Caribbean island, as well as four deaths in Haiti and the Domin...

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Why Hurricane Melissa is a beast among many monster Atlantic storms

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Hurricane Melissa sweeps into Cuba after ravaging Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa makes 2nd landfall in Cuba

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Hurricane Melissa weakens to a category 2 storm as it exits Cuba

HURRICANE MELISSA UPDATE  Melissa made a second landfall on Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane. It's continuing to bring devastating impacts⬇️

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Hurricane Melissa one of strongest storms to make landfall in Atlantic Basin | See the numbers

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Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Cuba, NHC Says

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Hurricane Melissa Hits Cuba Hours After Devastating Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa slammed into the southern coast of eastern Cuba on Wednesday, hours after causing devastation in neighboring Jamaica as the strongest-ever cyclone on record to hit that Caribbean isl...

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Hurricane Melissa latest spaghetti models, Florida forecast, path, trajectory for Tuesday

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At least 20 dead in Haiti as Hurricane Melissa hits

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Hurricane Melissa Leaves 25 Dead in Haiti, Causes Widespread Damage in Jamaica and Cuba

Authorities in Cuba had evacuated more than 700,000 people, according to Granma, the official newspaper, and forecasters said the Category 4 storm would unleash catastrophic damage in Santiago de Cuba...

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Hurricane Melissa Churns Across Cuba As A Category 3 Storm

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Hurricane Melissa Is Among the Most Powerful Atlantic Hurricanes on Record

Hurricane Melissa tears through the Caribbean. Maps show its forecast path.

Hurricane Melissa was hitting eastern Cuba hard early Wednesday after slamming Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. Maps show its forecast path.

Got a minute? Here's what to expect in Florida from Hurricane Melissa

Melissa is not expected to make landfall in Florida or the U.S. The powerful storm is expected to make landfall on the island nation of Jamaica Tuesday morning. At 8 p.m., Melissa has maximum sustained winds of 175 mph and gusts of well over 200 mph. Melissa is a dangerously powerful Category 5 hurricane.

Hurricane Melissa now major Category 3 storm, forecast to reach Category 5. Florida update

Hurricane Melissa is expected to continue strengthening and become a Category 5 hurricane, according to the NHC, Saturday, Oct. 25.

Moment American tourists fight to save stray kitten from Hurricane Melissa

"We’ve tried to make the best of it—we hope everyone is safe. This is so scary for all Jamaica," Adrienne Brynteson told Newsweek.

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Hurricane Melissa latest spaghetti models, Florida forecast, path, trajectory for Wednesday

Melissa devastated Jamaica after making landfall as a deadly Category 5. The hurricane has since made landfall in Cuba. Where it's going Wednesday.

Slight cooldown on deck for South Florida as cold front pushes through

Scattered and isolated showers are expected along the coast ahead of a cold front moving into South Florida Wednesday night. A coastal flood statement remains in effect for the Florida Keys through late Wednesday. Minor saltwater flooding is likely, and storm drains are likely to overflow in the area.

Why Hurricane Melissa turned into a supercharged monster

Hotter-than-average Caribbean water made Hurricane Melissa stronger and wetter. Its part of a trend that scientists link back to climate change.