Slow but savage: Why hurricanes like Melissa are becoming more common

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Oct 28, 2025, 11:30 am64 pts
Fueled by abnormally warm Caribbean waters, Hurricane Melissa exploded into a Category 5 cyclone while moving at little more than a strolling pace—a dangerous mix that could amplify its impacts through relentless rain, storm surge and wind.

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