Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Threatens Jamaica with Catastrophic Destruction and Record Rainfall

Oct 28, 2025 07:49 am CST

Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm with winds reaching 175 mph, approaches Jamaica with potentially record-breaking destruction. Despite evacuation orders, many residents remain as forecasters predict up to 40 inches of rainfall, devastating floods, and destructive storm surges. The slow-moving hurricane has already claimed four lives in neighboring islands and experts warn climate change is intensifying its impact.