Hurricane Melissa closes in on Jamaica
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Melissa developed into a deadly Category 5 hurricane Monday, Oct. 27, and is expected to have historically catastrophic impacts on the northern Caribbean.
Hurricane Melissa is expected to continue to gain force as it threatens catastrophic damage to Jamaica. Latest updates.
Article first published: Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, 10 a.m. ET
Jamaica and other countries impacted by Hurricane Melissa will be getting help from organizations right here in South Florida.
A fast developing storm was expected to bring “unprecedented” amounts of rain to several countries, meteorologists said.
A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa barreled toward the island as a Category 4 storm on Sunday, October 26.According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm’s main threats would include “life-threatening and catastrophic” flash flooding,
Hurricane Melissa is forecast to strengthen — possibly as high as Category 5 — as it meanders around the Caribbean in the next several days.
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