SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - “THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATEN SITUATION! TAKE COVER NOW! Catastrophic winds with total structural failure are likely near the path of Melissa’s center. Catstrophic flash flooding, landslides, and destructive winds are expected across the remainder of the island causing widespread infrastructure damage, power and communication outages, and isolated communities. Along the southern coast, life-threatening storm surge and damaging waves are expected through the day” As Hurricane Melissa inched closer to landfall, these were the words this morning from the National Hurricane Center.

Melissa has grown. It now has 185mph winds. Thoes are wind speeds faster than a fully loaded jet liner achieves for takeoff. It is forecast to produce as much as 30 inche

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