Hurricane Melissa to hit Jamaica
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At its current strength, Hurricane Melissa would be the strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica since record-keeping began in 1851.
Airports across Jamaica are closed as Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm, moves closer to the island. Flights are canceled until later this week, and officials are warning of potentially catastrophic conditions as strong winds and heavy rains begin to arrive.
President Donald Trump’s military campaign against drug cartels in Latin America could soon be forced to reckon with the devastating impact of Hurricane Mellissa.