Public sentiment regarding Hurricane Melissa is mixed, reflecting a blend of deep concern and empathy for the safety of Jamaicans amid fears of catastrophic impacts. The urgency in preparations and evacuations is palpable, with many expressing prayers and hopes for resilience based on past experiences with hurricanes.

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Yet more fascinating cases of America using its top secret weather modification tech to inconvenience a few yardies or Florida trailer homes rather than guarantee perfect weather conditions for harvest season in the Midwest or for superbowl sunday.

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contentwatcher3

Yeah but Florida will get a nice cold front next week

ClareTootheLuce

Trump’s been drawing sharpie arrows on a map again.

FadedWreath

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Swiftie69420

You also notice that a lot of countries got earthquaked immediately after making decisions unpopular with the US

Weird_Point_4262

You misunderstand, this is a kamikaze sent to protect Venezuela, we almost invaded this last week but the storm disrupted naval shipping. Now plans have changed and the USS Ford is being redeployed from CENTCOM to SOUTHCOM, that bought Venezuela 10 more days to complete the ritual

reticenttom

Info dump:

Atlantic hurricanes are seeded by hot air rising from the Sahara + prevailing winds + moisture provided by the Atlantic ocean.  A wonky track means the invest is unstable due to other competing wind currents in the area.  If it is able to pull itself together and form a hurricane, the path becomes more predictable and it can really pick up speed.  The turn over Jamaica will be from competing weather fronts to the west (it will travel the path of least resistance).

The only part of this that is man made is climate change, which increases the number and severity of hurricanes.  There are plenty of reputable resources on the internet that has documented all the paths of hurricanes, storms, and invests.

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Useful-Afternoon3880

so the hurricane just decides to make a immediate turn to Jamaica?? they literally create this shit to attack jamaican smh

Jwoke888

Whoah check it out boys, here's some "schizoposting"!

tescoveeshatepolice

Kind of related, I just finished reading Brothers Vonnegut by Ginger Strand, which is a biography of author Kurt Vonnegut and his brother Bernard Vonnegut who was one of the scientists that developed cloud seeding technology while working for GE in the 40s and 50s.




Good book, highly recommend.

return_descender

Downloading the Windy app can also help people see where the hurricane is now, the projected path per hour, and the windspeed. It can also show rain. 


My husband uses the Windy app to check the weather before he spearfishes.

RootedInYard

As of right now the impact seems to be favoring the west side of the island. 

Hurricane storm surge is most destructive on the east side of the storm where the winds push the water directly on land, storm surge is amplified by bays and channel ways. This effect will switch to the west side of the storm as it crosses the island.

Slow moving storms are notoriously hard to predict and also drop massive amounts of water. Be prepared for landslides in mountainous areas even if you are not directly in the path of the eye. This storm has a wider diameter than the entire island.

ImDoneWithTheBS

Tropical tidbits is an excellent resource. [https://www.tropicaltidbits.com](https://www.tropicaltidbits.com) Levi is always right on. 

  
Good luck to everyone. I‘m hoping the aftermath won’t be horrible.

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TheHydroOutlaw

🙏Praying everyone gets out of this unscathed. 🙏

emeraldstarclassica

I have a friend in Kingston who could not get out. I may be asking some of you if you know him if I don’t hear from him on the other side of the storm. God bless and hand in there!

99titan

The weakest winds from the storm are currently 119 MPH.

This is a very bad storm, please seek high ground and shelter and take all precautions.

Thee-IndigoGalaxyx

Melissa is Stronger and Slower than Gilbert.

https://youtu.be/8flDlixo4KA?si=QdwfHtZ6sozGES5v

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nlcarp

Beware the flooding - flash floods are deadlier than any wind  - if you are in mountain valleys, please find shelter elsewhere. 🙏🏻

twodogsonebaggie

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They’re saying this is the strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica in recorded history (if it stays at its current strength and does not weaken).

We will pray it Weakens but make sure you are and your loved ones are safe. Take all the legal documents and money needed to try and start over. Have supplies (water, food, medicine, sanitary supplies) for at least 2 weeks.

I live in a small town in the metro New York City area. We are watching this storm and really hoping for the best for all of Jamaica. I have been to your beautiful country and have nothing but fond memories. 

Are there any specific local places to donate that are mobilizing? I would rather my money go directly towards Jamaican organizations than international ones that tied up with international red tape.

Thank you and please be safe.

EpicAcadian

I know someone who wants to go to Jamaica on Wednesday. How do I convince them that this is a stupid idea?

Medium-Low-1621

Before some people begin focusing on the tourists, please remember that everyone’s situation is different. Some may have done their research, some may not have. Others might have been visiting or planning to stay for weeks or months before the storm became a thing. Let’s give grace to everyone, we don’t know their circumstances.

Old-Detail-7938

Thank you for this post I have family in Jamaica so I’m happy that people are spreading awareness

Admirable_Delay_2682

Okay. You posted again and included links. Great.

This sub does have many posts about Melissa and the potential impact.

The human aspect of this storm is incredibly sad, I’m just in awe of the storm track and rapid intensification speed. The lasted NHC forecast wind speed probabilities map looks _rough_.

curvedbattle

Wow, Jamaica is still poised to be her biggest victim. At least half that island is getting destroyed. 

The_REDACTED

This video by Bryan Norcross relly breaks down the specific risks from like 5:50 onward. He was the Meteorologist who warned Miami Dade during Andrew. 

https://youtu.be/vyJ5lGfcOKg?si=yPHl1i6iTsAw_exR

nypr13

The storm surge is going to be at least 12 feet. That's more that the ground floor of most houses. It's looking to take out Jamaica's International Airport when landfall kicks in. Not just shutting it down for winds, but literally putting it underwater.

Life isn't looking perky for East Cuba either. CAT 3 Hurricanes are not pretty. The air pressure might stabilise but wind and rain has plenty of time to keep going.

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PhotosByVicky

May there be mercy on the people of the Caribbean. Especially Jamaica.

Kodiak_Wylde

Absolutely insane. Wonder what the eye is like

Doggostuffedanimal

WOW. Mother nature is fascinating! People and animals are in my prayers

Educational_Sign_540

You can just feel Melissa’s inner snail shining through

Suitable_Result9848

Its my first major storm and what really bugs me the most is how I can't do shit but wait and hope for the best.

Disastrous-Plenty177

This might be a stupid question, but is that how fast earth spins when you're looking at it from the ISS?

ayelenwrites

Jeez, everyone keep an eye on Jamaica this week

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Just-Pea-4968

May God have mercy on Jamaica and may  the storm veer further west or easy, so that the eye misses the Island completely.  You would still have storm surges and tons of rain,.but not as catastrophic.


I'll say this.  Anyone visiting Jamaica as a tourist would've been well advised to have left by Thursday or Friday.  If it hits as expected, it may not be possible to leave for quite a while.  Hoping for tbe best for all affected.

Sensitive_Tax2640

May God help the people of Jamaica, Cuba, and The Bahamas.

captainshmit

Omg, those people. I’ve been there 5 or 6 times and can tell you, they’re not ready for this. And with the track pushing more towards Montego, it’s likely to hit one of the most populous places. Almost 100k live in Montego Bay…. But this things looks like it’s going to engulf the entire island. This will likely be a catastrophic event, and I fear that the way we know Jamaica today will forever be altered. I just hope the loss of life is not as bad as I fear.

AbaloneEducational24

Just want to plug the novel Orbital by Samantha Harvey. It's a fictional account of astronauts on the ISS, and part of the narrative deals with them witnessing a massive typhoon. Great writing if you enjoy being awed by nature.

infocalypse_now

Hurricane Melissa is rapidly intensifying and is expected to make landfall in Jamaica as a major Category 3 hurricane, with life-threatening conditions expected.

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