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Jamaica prepares for the world’s strongest hurricane this year

truenewj7 months ago05 mins

Credit: CSU/CIRA, NOAA and Windy.com Jamaica has ordered the evacuation of its capital as it prepares for what is believed to be the most “catastrophic” hurricane in the island’s history. The Category 5 storm, which will make landfall on Tuesday, has increased in strength as it moves toward the Caribbean nation, threatening torrential rains, deadly…

Melissa’s powerful gusts exceed 200+ mph. This is what NOAA planes were forced to do

truenewj7 months ago06 mins

Hurricane hunters were forced to halt their reconnaissance mission for Category 5 Hurricane Melissa on Monday morning, Oct. 27, after encountering severe turbulence (and gusts over 200 mph) in the southwest wall of the storm’s eye, according to the National Hurricane Center. The decision comes as Melissa strengthens into a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, threatening…