Hurricane Melissa upgraded to Category 4
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Melissa has gone through what is known as extreme rapid intensification. This is the most severe form of intensification a tropical cyclone can undergo, when it strengthens by 58 mph in 24 hours. Hurricane Melissa strengthened from a category 1 hurricane on Saturday night,
Cuba's electrical grid collapsed Sunday for the fourth time in 48 hours, a major setback in the efforts to restore power to exhausted residents.
Uncertainty Looms Over Santiago de Cuba as Hurricane Melissa Approaches: No Food, No Water, No Power
The people of Santiago de Cuba are facing a period of anxiety and vulnerability with Hurricane Melissa on the horizon, dealing with extended power
A hurricane watch and tropical storm warning are in effect for Jamaica and parts of Haiti as Tropical Storm Melissa moves through the Caribbean Sea, according to the National Hurricane Center.