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Jamaica Braces for Hurricane Melissa: The Wind, the Water, and the Will to Withstand

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Oct 24, 2025
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Kingston, Jamaica – As Jamaica watches the approach of tropical storm-system Tropical Storm Melissa, the island recalls its history of major storms and reflects on how it has rebuilt and prepared. Meteorologists warn Melissa could intensify rapidly and linger near the island, bringing prolonged rain and wind.

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