Tag: Jamaica
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Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica as Eyewall Braces Coastal Towns
Overview: Melissa on Jamaica’s Doorstep Hurricane Melissa continues its approach toward Jamaica, with the eye remaining just south of the island. As authorities warn that landfall could arrive later today, residents and visitors brace for catastrophic winds, torrential rain, and life-threatening storm surges. The hurricane’s unusual strength and slow pace have amplified the risk, making…
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Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Braces Jamaica as Eyewall and Slow-Mmoving Nightmare Unfold
Understanding the Eyewall as Jamaica Braces for Melissa As Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica, meteorologists are emphasizing how the storm’s structure magnifies its danger. The eyewall—the ring of tall thunderstorms surrounding the eye—produces the strongest winds and the most intense rainfall. While the eye itself is relatively calm, the eyewall’s violent ascent of air…
