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VIDEO: Hurricane Melissa officially becomes strongest storm in the world this year
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Hurricane Melissa officially becomes strongest storm in the world this year

The Category 5 hurricane is unleashing catastrophic winds and torrential rain as officials urge everyone in Jamaica to stay indoors and shelter in place.

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