A Deadly Pattern: The ‘M Curse’ Strikes Again with Hurricane Melissa

A Deadly Pattern: The ‘M Curse’ Strikes Again with Hurricane Melissa

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.

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MetSul Meteorologia MetSul Meteorologia — 2025-10-28

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