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How Could Hurricane Melissa Get So Strong So Late in the Season? - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 11/02/2025 8:30pm
Article Summary:
"Unprecedented Power: Hurricane Melissa's Late-Season Intensification Stuns Meteorologists"
Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms on record, intensified unusually late in the season due to abnormally warm Caribbean waters and reduced wind shear, ultimately making a devastating landfall in Jamaica with sustained winds of 185 mph. The storm, which resulted in over 60 fatalities across Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, showcased conditions atypical for late October, prompting discussions about the potential influence of climate change on its severity and timing.
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Date: 11/02/2025 8:30pm
Article Summary:
"Unprecedented Power: Hurricane Melissa's Late-Season Intensification Stuns Meteorologists"
Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms on record, intensified unusually late in the season due to abnormally warm Caribbean waters and reduced wind shear, ultimately making a devastating landfall in Jamaica with sustained winds of 185 mph. The storm, which resulted in over 60 fatalities across Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, showcased conditions atypical for late October, prompting discussions about the potential influence of climate change on its severity and timing.
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