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⚠️ Hurricane Melissa has intensified to Category 5 strength, with severe impacts increasingly likely for Jamaica. At 5 a.m. EDT Monday, the US National Hurricane Center upgraded Melissa to Category 5, with top sustained winds of 160 mph. Forecasts indicate Melissa could become the most powerful hurricane ever to make landfall in Jamaica, bringing life-threatening winds and storm surges by early Tuesday. In a warming world, extreme tropical cyclones like Melissa are becoming common: ⛈️ Wetter – warmer air holds more moisture, increasing flood risks 🐢 Slower – storms linger longer, prolonging exposure to hazards 🌪️ More intense – rapid strengthening leaves less time to prepare Adapting to this new reality is essential to protect lives and livelihoods. More on Hurricane Melissa's intensification ➡️ https://ow.ly/UE4L50Xifwk