Hurricane Melissa’s Explosive Strength Fueled by Warm Waters
The storm intensified into a Category 5 and will likely cause extensive damage across the Caribbean, leading to deaths and billions of dollars in losses.
Hurricane Melissa churns in the Caribbean late on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Source: CSU/CIRA & NOAA
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Hurricane Melissa’s destructive strength is being fueled by deep warm waters as the powerful storm tracks toward Jamaica, threatening to be the most destructive system to ever hit the Caribbean island.