Holiday hurricane misery: Thousands of tourists' Jamaican vacations are ruined as the Caribbean paradise locks down - with flights home cancelled and families told there is no way off the island

Thousands of tourists' Jamaican vacations have been ruined after Hurricane Melissa locked down the Caribbean paradise, with flights home cancelled. Families have also been told there is no way off the island as one of the most powerful storms ever...

...EYE OF EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 5 MELISSA APPROACHING WESTERN JAMAICA...

...CATASTROPHIC WINDS, FLASH FLOODING, AND STORM SURGE EXPECTED ON THE ISLAND TODAY... Hurricane Melissa Intermediate Advisory Number 28A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132025 800 AM EDT Tue Oct 28 2025 SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT...1200...

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What we know about the powerful hurricane approaching Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa, the world's most powerful hurricane of the year so far, is closing in on Jamaica, with forecasters warning it could have a "catastrophic" impact. The Category 5 hurricane has reached speeds of 175mph, already making it one of...

Fears of catastrophe as ‘storm of the century’ approaches Jamaica

The International Federation of the Red Cross is preparing for up to 1.5 million people in Jamaica to be directly affected by the storm.“Today will be very difficult for tens of thousands, if not millions of people in Jamaica,” said Necephor...

Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa edges toward Jamaica with 175 mph winds

Hurricane Melissa is approaching Jamaica as a powerful Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds. The storm is expected to cause catastrophic damage with life-threatening winds, rain, and storm surge across Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti. While the storm is...

Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 5 as it nears Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it barrels toward the Caribbean, bringing life-threatening winds, heavy rain, and storm surge to several islands in its path. As of Monday afternoon, Melissa was packing sustained winds...

Alvas Powell helps FC Cincy win hours before Hurricane Melissa to hit Jamaica

CINCINNATI — After 70 minutes without a goal, FC Cincinnati's Alvas Powell beat out the Columbus Crew's defense for the ball, setting up forward Kévin Denkey for the goal that clinched the matchup's first playoff game. But outside of that moment,...

SAWS denies governance, financial misconduct claims amid union dispute

This follows reports alleging improper conduct by its executives and weak oversight by the board. SAWS spokesperson Oupa Segalwe says the allegations stem from misleading claims linked to a labour union within the organisation. "Incidentally,...

'Last chance to protect your life,' NHC says as Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa landfall

Hurricane Melissa was set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since record-keeping began 174 years ago.In a 10 a.m. update, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said this is the...

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When will Hurricane Melissa hit? Track the ‘catastrophic' storm as it moves closer to Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is set to pummel Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago. The storm was expected to make landfall early Tuesday and slice diagonally across the island,...

Jamaica's PM warns warns 'no infrastructure' can withstand Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Melissa was set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since records began 174 years ago. Read More »

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa was set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago. The storm was expected to make landfall early Tuesday and...

'Storm hunters' fly through Hurricane Melissa eye as Jamaica braces for impact

A US Air Force squad known as the Hurricane Hunters has flown through the eye of Hurricane Melissa, which is packing winds of 282 kilometres per hour as it moves slowly towards southern Jamaica. The category five hurricane is forecast to make...

Hurricane Melissa to make landfall in Jamaica as Category 5 storm

shutterstock_712097929-1150734 Hurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 hurricane as it neared Jamaica with maximum sustained winds near 175 mph, and the storm is expected to have ‘catastrophic impact’ on the country with up to 40 inches of...

Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, strongest storm in a century

Jamaica is bracing for what's expected be one of its strongest storms on record. The US National Hurricane centre's director Michael Brennan says there will be multiple, life-threatening level hazards.“ We're expecting catastrophic wind impacts...

Hurricane Melissa: What we know about the powerful storm approaching Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa, the world's most powerful hurricane of the year so far, is closing in on Jamaica, with forecasters warning it could have a "catastrophic" impact. The Category 5 hurricane has reached speeds of 175mph, already making it one of...

Is it safe to travel to Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa – and what should I do if I’m trapped on holiday there?

A major Category 5 hurricane in the northern Caribbean has raised serious concerns about the safety of travel to Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175mph, is expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday...

Three Dead as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Nears Jamaica, Poised To Become Strongest Storm In Nation’s History

Jamaica is bracing for catastrophic destruction as Hurricane Melissa, the world’s most powerful storm this year, edges closer to the island after claiming at least three lives. The US-based National Hurricane Center upgraded Melissa to a Category...

Relief efforts prepared by Florida-based team as Hurricane Melissa moves toward Jamaica

VENICE, Fla. — As Hurricane Melissa continues its path toward Jamaica, help from Florida is already being planned. Agape Flights, a response team of missionaries based in Venice, is preparing disaster relief efforts with food and water. What You...