Hurricane Melissa Strengthens Over the Atlantic as Forecasters Monitor Its Path
A powerful Atlantic hurricane can strengthen rapidly over warm ocean water, leaving communities less time to prepare for dangerous winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding, and storm surge. A Category 5 hurricane is the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with sustained winds of at least 157 miles per hour. However, the category measures wind strength…
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