Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Cuba After Lashing Jamaica
The New York Times • 10/29/2025 • Last cited 10/29/2025
Summary
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba after causing significant damage in Jamaica, where it disrupted infrastructure and internet access, according to The New York Times. In preparation for the storm, Cuba evacuated approximately 750,000 residents.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
78 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-10-17U.S. Empties Migrant Detention Space at Guantánamo (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-25Navy Begins Evacuating Families From Guantánamo Bay Ahead of Hurricane Melissa (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-26Hurricane Melissa Could Hit as One of Jamaica’s Strongest Storms Ever (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-27Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Nears Jamaica as ‘Catastrophic’ Storm (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-28Jamaica’s Beach Towns and Fishing Villages Brace for Hurricane Melissa (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-29Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Cuba After Lashing Jamaica (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 78 days - proven survivor
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