As Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica, it reignites fears of the so-called ‘M Curse’, a string of deadly Atlantic hurricanes.
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened to a Category 5, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph and higher gusts, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The storm is expected to bring a destructive storm surge, damaging winds, and life-threatening flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica.
Melissa is the third Category 5 hurricane of the Atlantic season, an extremely rare occurrence.
Melissa is a monster Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic.
Author's summary: Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5.