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Hurricane Melissa approaches Guantánamo with damaging winds and dangerous storm surge

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.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 20, 2026, 9:52 PM UTC.

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The storm could cause casualties, flooding and major disruption in eastern Cuba.

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Huracán Melissa avanza hacia Guantánamo "con vientos dañinos y peligrosa marejada" ↗laprensalatina.com · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC

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