Catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica with Record-Breaking Winds and Flooding

Oct 29, 2025 08:23 am CST

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, causing extensive flooding, destroying infrastructure, and forcing thousands into shelters. The record-breaking hurricane has claimed seven lives across the Caribbean and is now heading toward Cuba, where mass evacuations are underway.