Hurricane Melissa, a Category Five storm, makes landfall in Jamaica, causing catastrophic damage due to its slow pace and immense power. The storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, is expected to lead to total building failures, widespread debris, and massive disruptions to basic services. Despite the devastation, the storm is likely to spare the U.S. East Coast, with current forecasts showing it moving through the Bahamas and into the open Atlantic. The cool, rainy weather over the U.S. is helping steer Melissa away from American shores.

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