Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica
Digest more
The Category 5 storm, whose sustained wind speeds surpassed those of Hurricane Katrina, peeled roofs off homes, swelled rivers and drew dire warnings from officials.
Hurricane Melissa becomes Jamaica's most powerful storm in history, hitting Category 5 strength with 175 mph winds, deadly rain, and severe flooding.
The most powerful Atlantic hurricane of 2025 is making landfall in Jamaica, with the Category 5 storm to hit near peak strength.
Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in the Caribbean today and surge across the region, catching several countries in its breadth including Jamaica and Cuba
Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica, where it could reshape the coastline and potentially change the way of life there for years to come, one expert has warned. As the storm hit, the country's prime minister called for the world to help recovery efforts.