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Hurricane Melissa made history as the strongest storm ever to strike Jamaica, and one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record. Fueled by abnormally hot sea water, the storm exploded in strength and tore across the island with 185 mph winds, rewriting the limits of what's possible in the Caribbean. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4qAFI0m | CNN

Powerful waves and rough seas were seen crashing along Vietnam’s coastline as Typhoon Kalmaegi approached the country’s central and northern regions. Footage from coastal provinces showed strong winds, turbulent tides, and residents preparing for the storm, boarding up homes and moving boats inland. Authorities have issued evacuation advisories for low-lying and flood-prone areas, warning of heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides once the typhoon makes landfall. Kalmaegi, which strengthene