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27-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa is forecast to intensify into a Category 5 storm as it approaches Jamaica, bringing life-threatening flash flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to make landfall by Tuesday, with winds of up to 120 mph and sea level surges as high as 13ft above ground. Jamaican residents are advised to seek shelter and prepare for catastrophic damage. The hurricane has already affected Haiti and the Dominican Republic, causing landslides that have killed two people in Haiti. The storm is expected to weaken to a Category 4 before reaching Jamaica but will still cause significant damage. Climate change is making weather phenomena more common and severe, with warmer oceans producing more moisture in the air, fueling hurricane formation.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, US National Hurricane Center • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding and landslides to Jamaica and Haiti. The storm is expected to intensify further into a Category 5 storm, with torrential rains of up to 30 inches predicted for Jamaica and southern Hispaniola. The National Hurricane Center has warned of life-threatening storm surge and extensive damage to infrastructure, power, and communication. Jamaica's government has activated its level 3 emergency protocol, and over 650 shelters have been opened. The storm has already killed at least three people in Haiti and a fourth person in the Dominican Republic.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Haiti, National Hurricane Center, Category 4 hurricane • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-10-2025
Jamaica has issued evacuation orders for several areas, including Port Royal in the capital Kingston, as Hurricane Melissa approaches with maximum sustained winds of up to 140mph and expected catastrophic floods. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, landslides, and storm surges to the region, with the US National Hurricane Center warning of extensive damage to infrastructure and power outages. Nearly 900 shelters have been opened across the island, and international partners have pledged support to assist with the disaster response.
Entities: Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, Cuba, US National Hurricane Center, Andrew Holness • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-10-2025
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a category 4 hurricane, prompting mandatory evacuations in Jamaica's capital, Kingston, and other vulnerable areas. The storm is expected to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, with Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic being the most affected. Melissa's slow movement and potential to intensify further into a category 5 storm have raised concerns among officials and residents. The hurricane center has warned of extensive damage to infrastructure, power and communication outages, and isolation of communities. At least four people have died in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and many residents are still reluctant to leave their homes.
Entities: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Kingston, Caribbean, Haiti • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-10-2025
Jamaica is bracing for Hurricane Melissa, a powerful category 5 storm expected to make landfall on Tuesday with 160mph winds. The hurricane is forecasted to bring extensive infrastructure damage, long-duration power and communication outages, and life-threatening flash flooding. Meanwhile, New Zealand is still reeling from two powerful storms that battered the country last week, causing widespread damage and power outages.
Entities: Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, Caribbean, West Africa, Venezuela • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
