Melissa

Hurricane Melissa intensified rapidly to a Category 5 hurricane before making landfall in southwestern Jamaica with sustained winds of 185 mph, marking it as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded. The storm brought catastrophic rainfall, damaging surges, and severe flooding, posing extreme risks to life and property. Forecasters had warned for days about the impending disaster, advising residents to evacuate or prepare for extended hurricane conditions. As Melissa moves through Jamaica, its impact is being closely monitored due to potential widespread destruction and loss of life.