Hurricane Melissa begins lashing Jamaica as 'catastrophic' Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa begins lashing Jamaica as 'catastrophic' Category 5 storm
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
Hurricane Melissa intensified on Monday afternoon (October 27), unleashing sustained winds of up to 175 mph (282 kph) as it crept toward Jamaica, threatening to become the most powerful storm ever recorded to strike the country.