NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Melissa has intensified even more with sustained winds of 165 mph. Life threatening conditions are expected for Jamaica as Melissa holds steady as a strong Category 5 hurricane. Flash flooding, landslides, destructive waves and wind will impact the island today and tomorrow. Rainfall could reach up to 30″ today through Friday.
The movement of this storm is still VERY slow, to the west at 3 mph.
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