Hurricane Melissa Slams Jamaica as Catastrophic Category 5 Storm
Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm of the 2025 Atlantic season, made a devastating landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane. The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) confirmed the landfall occurred around 1 p.m. ET, describing it as one of the most powerful hurricane landfalls ever recorded in the Atlantic basin.
Key Takeaways:
- Category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica.
- At least seven storm-related fatalities reported across the Caribbean.
- NHC calls it one of the most powerful landfalls on record.
Tragically, at least seven hurricane-related deaths have been confirmed across the Caribbean region. The casualties include three fatalities each in Jamaica and Haiti, and one in the Dominican Republic.
The NHC continues to monitor the storm’s progression, with officials urging residents in affected areas to follow all safety advisories.
