Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Hurricane Melissa Intensifies, Heads Toward Jamaica as Cat 5
Hurricane Melissa is a very strong storm, now a Category 5 hurricane with winds up to 175 mph.
It is heading toward Jamaica and is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding.
The storm is set to be the worst in Jamaica's history.
The storm has already caused deaths in other Caribbean areas.
Authorities have ordered evacuations, and residents are preparing to shelter.
Experts warn that the storm could cause a lot of damage.
Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 5 hurricane with 175 mph winds.
The storm is approaching Jamaica and is expected to make landfall around sunrise on Tuesday.
Widespread heavy rain is already underway in Jamaica, causing airport closures.
Jamaican Prime Minister signed evacuation orders for some coastal areas.
The storm has already resulted in four reported deaths in the Caribbean.
- Who
- Hurricane Melissa
- What
- Intensified to Category 5, bringing high winds, heavy rainfall, and potential for flooding and infrastructure damage.
- When
- Expected to make landfall around sunrise on Tuesday; expected to last through Tuesday afternoon.
- Where
- Located southwest of Jamaica; expected to affect Jamaica.
- Why
- The storm is the 13th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Government Action
Resident Response
Evacuations
Government Action
Jamaican Prime Minister ordered evacuations for some areas.
Resident Response
Residents are preparing to shelter in place.
- Current Status
- Category 5 Hurricane
- Maximum Sustained Winds
- 175 mph
- Location
- 145 miles south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica
- Expected Landfall
- Jamaica (around sunrise Tuesday)
- Affected Areas
- Jamaica
- Rainfall Potential
- Widespread heavy rain
- Deaths
- 4 (Haiti and Dominican Republic)
Sources
Hurricane Melissa Tracker: What is the Storm's Path and Which Areas Will Be Affected?
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Hurricane Melissa LIVE Tracker: Melissa forecast to become rare Category 5 hurricane ahead of landfall in Jamaica
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Hurricane Melissa: Caribbean countries brace for catastrophic floods, landslides
Powerful Hurricane Melissa Could Intensify To A Category 5 Level Storm: 'Seek Shelter Now...'
Hurricane Melissa Becomes Category 5 Storm Nearing Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa intensifies into category 5 as it closes in on Jamaica: What to expect, major updates
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Jamaica on high alert as Hurricane Melissa strengthens into powerful category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa Approaches Jamaica as a Powerful Storm
Hurricane Melissa Update: When Will It Make Landfall in Jamaica and What Damage Is Expected?
Hurricane Melissa begins lashing Jamaica as ‘catastrophic’ Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica braces for strongest storm on planet, ‘catastrophic flooding’ — Key things to know
Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica braces for 'strongest' storm of the year
Jamaica faces world’s strongest storm of 2025 — Eye of Hurricane Melissa shows breathtaking stadium effect
