Hurricane Melissa: Caribbean’s Brutal Surprise Party Since 1849
Hurricane Melissa crashed Jamaica on a Tuesday like the country’s worst party crashers since 1849, bringing Category 5 winds up to 185 mph — basically nature’s version of a bad ex who just can’t quit. Prime Minister Andrew Holness gave a Facebook warning about hurricane-force winds, rainfall, and flooding while at least three storm-related deaths had already RSVP’d in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Melissa powered up with an 18-hour glow-up from 70 mph to 140 mph, then flexed 700 times climate change’s 'thank you' for ocean temps 2.5°F warmer. Spoiler: According to Climate Central’s research, this boost added roughly 10 mph of damage and capsaicin-level havoc with 50% more damage potential. Climate change, the party crasher nobody invited but everyone’s blaming, is really running the show.
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Melissa turned the Caribbean into an open bar chaos scene with winds so fast they ghosted 70 to 185 mph faster than your Wi-Fi leaves you buffering. Climate change's gift to the region? A wet, windy mess with extra drama and three confirmed uninvited guests.
Rapid intensification? More like rapid 'Oh no!'—Melissa upgraded from preschool wind speeds to jaws-of-Jaws hurricane in under a day, fueled by ocean temps hotter than your ex's new relationship.
Jamaica saw its strongest storm in 174 years, proving Mother Nature’s ultimate flex move, outfit fully sponsored by climate change’s relentless overheating.
Source: Axios | Published: 10/28/2025 | Author: Rebecca Falconer
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