Hurricane Melissa Strengthens to Category 5, Urging Warnings for Caribbean and Colombia

Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 5 tropical cyclone, posing severe threats to the Caribbean region of Colombia and prompting urgent warnings for residents, particularly in the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina.

• Hurricane Melissa, now classified as a Category 5 tropical cyclone, features winds exceeding 260 km/h, significantly impacting the Caribbean region of Colombia.
• The storm poses a direct threat to the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, urging local authorities to prepare for potential evacuations and safety measures.
• Forecasts indicate that Hurricane Melissa will influence weather patterns across the littoral zone of Colombia, with heightened risks of flooding and strong wind damage expected.