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Chicago Woman Stranded In Jamaica Describes Impact After Hurricane Melissa Made Landfall
Melissa Quinones, along with a Jamaican native, detailed the destruction left behind from the storm, carrying intense wind speeds.
October 29, 2025
A Chicago woman who is stranded in Jamaica is sharing her experience after Hurricane Melissa made Landfall on Tuesday.
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She, along with a Jamaican native, detailed the destruction left behind from the storm, carrying intense wind speeds.
"In the past 30 minutes, it's been probably picking up at least 50 miles per hour every hour."
