Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it barrels towards Jamaica
The hurricane has already affected Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Melissa is the 13th hurricane in this year's Atlantic season, which typically ends in November.
It warns of power cuts and damage to infrastructure as Melissa brings up to 30 inches (76cm) of rain and sea level surges as high as 13ft (4m) above ground.
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