Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it barrels towards Jamaica

Published: 10/26/2025
Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it barrels towards Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthens and heads towards Jamaica after affecting Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Forecasted to become a rare category five storm, it brings life-threatening flash flooding and landslides with winds up to 120 mph. Residents are urged to seek shelter and prepare for power cuts and infrastructure damage. The hurricane is set to make landfall by Tuesday with catastrophic impacts expected.