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67DOOM SCORE
Hurricane Melissa approaches Guantánamo with damaging winds and dangerous storm surge
Cuba
First seen: Aug 20, 2026, 9:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Hurricane Melissa is moving toward Guantánamo with damaging winds and a dangerous storm surge. The conditions pose a serious threat to coastal communities and infrastructure.
SO WHAT?
The storm could cause casualties, flooding and major disruption in eastern Cuba.
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