New satellite data reveals Hurricane Melissa has exploded into a Category 5 monster, threatening to devastate Jamaica with 160 mph winds and record rainfall. Authorities have ordered mass evacuations as the storm barrels toward the island, prompting fears of catastrophic flooding and landslides. Officials warn that Melissa could be the strongest hurricane to hit the region since Gilbert in 1988, with up to 40 inches of rain expected. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the storm may intensify further before landfall, putting millions at risk across the Caribbean.
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