Editing Hurricane Melissa Jamaica (section)

=== What Makes Melissa So Dangerous ===

* '''Exceptional Intensity and Rapid Intensification'''  Melissa strengthened from a tropical system into a '''Category 5 hurricane''' within a short span, fueled by extremely warm sea surface temperatures and low wind shear.  At its peak, sustained winds reached around '''160 mph (≈ 257 km/h)''' near landfall in Jamaica.  ''Source: Wikipedia, Weather.com''
* '''Slow Movement'''  The storm’s slow pace means Jamaica faces '''prolonged exposure''' — hours or even days of hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and storm surge instead of a quick pass-through.  ''Source: The Washington Post''
* '''Heavy Rainfall and Terrain Risk'''  Jamaica’s mountainous topography amplifies the risk of '''flash floods and landslides'''.  Forecast models indicate '''15-30 inches (38-76 cm)''' of rain across much of the island, with localized amounts up to '''40 inches (100 cm)'''.  ''Source: CBS News''
* '''Storm Surge and Coastal Flooding'''  On Jamaica’s southern coast, storm surges up to '''10-13 feet (3-4 m)''' are anticipated, with destructive waves posing severe threats to low-lying coastal communities.  ''Source: CBS News''

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