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What to know about storm surge dangers as Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is forecast to bring extreme, life-threatening storm surge to Jamaica when it strikes the island as a Category 4 or 5 hurricane Monday into Tuesday. The storm surge will decimate parts of Jamaica's southern coast, with water surging up to 13 feet above ground level.

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See what 10 feet of hurricane storm surge looks like

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What Is Hurricane Storm Surge, and Why Can It Be So Catastrophic?

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Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead in trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica, where roofless homes, fallen utility poles and water-logged furniture dominated the landscape Wednesday.

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Where is Hurricane Melissa headed next? See path tracker, forecast

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Will Hurricane Melissa affect the UK weather?

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Should we expect more monster storms like Hurricane Melissa as the planet warms?

The researchers also estimate that current climate change likely increased Melissa’s peak wind speeds by around 19 kph.

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First deaths from Hurricane Melissa confirmed in Jamaica as storm leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean

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Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

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Where is Hurricane Melissa headed? Track storm's path as it's set to weaken

Hurricane Melissa is expected to weaken into an extratropical cyclone on Friday, Oct. 31, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane Melissa restrengthens to Category 2 storm, expected to move toward Bermuda

TRACKING MELISSA As Jamaica and Cuba deal with the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa, the storm is moving quickly toward the Bahamas. See the latest track⬇️

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What Is Cyclone 'Montha'? Check How It Is Named, And What It Means

A tropical cyclone is a low-pressure system forming over warm ocean waters near the equator. These massive storms bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges. Recently, a powerful storm, Cyclone Montha,

Caught on video: Storm surge topples coastal North Carolina home

Several homes collapsed Tuesday in Buxton, N.C., as storm surge, large surf and severe erosion continue to threaten Hatteras Island in Dare County.