Hurricane Melissa: What to Know NowMoving north: Hurricane Melissa is an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 storm as it nears eastern Cuba, after a historic Jamaica landfall among the strongest on record in the Atlantic. Impact so far: Extensive damage is reported to homes, hospitals, and schools in southwestern Jamaica. Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared the nation a disaster area on Tuesday. Deaths: At least 7 fatalities are linked to the storm—3 in Jamaica during preparations, 3 in Haiti, and 1 in the Dominican Republic. Current Status & TrackIntensity: Melissa briefly restrengthened to Category 4 (130 mph) over very warm Caribbean...
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