49 m. ago Hurricane Melissa chaos sees crocodiles roaming residential streets as Jamaica calls on Trump for emergency help: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest development as Hurricane Melissa - the world's most powerful storm this year - approaches Jamaica after barrelling across the Caribbean Sea.

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60 m. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: flooding, blocked roads and destroyed buildings after category 5 storm makes landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane makes landfall in Jamaica, tearing off roofs and uprooting trees; category 5 storm is strongest direct hit to the island in 174 yearsHurricane Melissa makes landfall in JamaicaVisual guide to Hurricane MelissaTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay...

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1 hour ago 'Monster' hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as multiple people are left dead: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest development as Hurricane Melissa - the world's most powerful storm this year - approaches Jamaica after barrelling across the Caribbean Sea.

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2 h. ago 'Monster' hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as multiple are left dead: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest development as Hurricane Melissa - the world's most powerful storm this year - approaches Jamaica after barrelling across the Caribbean Sea.

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3 h. ago Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as latest path of 'storm of the century' revealed by tracker: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest development as Hurricane Melissa - the world's most powerful storm this year - approaches Jamaica after barrelling across the Caribbean Sea.

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4 h. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: category 5 storm makes landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a category 5 storm, the strongest direct hit to the island in 174 yearsJamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this s...

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6 h. ago Foreign Office issues Hurricane Melissa update for UK tourists urged to take action as storm hits Jamaica

Winds of up to 170 miles per hour are set to batter the holiday hotspot

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6 h. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: storm set to make landfall in next few hours as Jamaica braces for ‘storm of the century’

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says hurricane Melissa is expected to cause a ‘catastrophic situation’Jamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this storm...

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7 h. ago Hurricane tracker shows Melissa is now stronger than Katrina as 'storm of the century' closes in on Jamaica: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest development as Hurricane Melissa - the world's most powerful storm this year - approaches Jamaica after barrelling across the Caribbean Sea.

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7 h. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: Red Cross says 1.5m people in Jamaica could be impacted by ‘storm of the century’

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says hurricane Melissa is expected to cause a ‘catastrophic situation’Jamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this storm...

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8 h. ago Hurricane Melissa LIVE: Jamaica braces for 'storm of the century' with 'catastrophic' impact

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful hurricane of the year so far, is hurtling towards Jamaica and is expected to make landfall soon

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8 h. ago Hurricane Melissa hurtles towards Jamaica with island braced for 175mph winds and huge 13ft

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest development as Hurricane Melissa - the world's most powerful storm this year - approaches Jamaica after barrelling across the Caribbean Sea.

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8 h. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: Red Cross says 1.5m people in Jamaica could be impacted as most powerful storm of the year set to make landfall

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says ‘storm of the century’ is expected to cause a ‘catastrophic situation’Jamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this ...

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12 h. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: three dead in Jamaica as most powerful storm of the year set to make landfall

Jamaican officials tell public to shelter; three dead in Jamaica and four dead in Haiti and Dominican RepublicJamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this storm. Co...

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14 h. ago Hurricane Melissa LIVE: Three dead as Jamaica braces for 'catastrophic' 175mph storm

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful hurricane of the year so far, is hurtling towards Jamaica and is expected to make landfall soon

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14 h. ago Hurricane Melissa mapped: Jamaica orders evacuation as world’s strongest storm sweeps across Caribbean

The record-breaking storm is barreling toward Jamaica

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17 h. ago Hurricane Melissa latest: Jamaica braces for world’s strongest storm of 2025 as death toll rises to 7

At least seven people have already been killed as the storm batters the Caribbean with heavy winds and torrential rainfall

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17 h. ago Hurricane Melissa live: Jamaica braces amid ‘catastrophic’ threat as category 5 storm approaches

Hurricane expected to make landfall on the island by Tuesday morning is strongest since records began in 1850sFull report: Jamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears down on islandTell us if you’ve been affected by Hurricane MelissaSome areas in eastern Jamaica could see up to 40 inches (1 metre) of rain while western Haiti could get 16 inches (40 centimetres), according to the hurricane centre.“Catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely,” it warned. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: At least 7 dead across the Caribbean as storm becomes strongest on the planet

At least seven people have already been killed as the storm batters the Caribbean with heavy winds and torrential rainfall

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21 h. ago Jamaicans take shelter as Hurricane Melissa bears down as category 5 storm

Landfall is not expected until Tuesday but high winds have already felled trees and caused power cuts on the islandHurricane Melissa – follow latest updates liveJamaicans have started to take shelter from Hurricane Melissa as high winds topple trees and cause power cuts before the category 5 storm makes landfall on Tuesday.The slow-moving giant, the strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica since records began in 1851, is increasing in intensity and forecast to linger over the island. Authorities fear it will unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and extensive infrastructure damage. Continue reading...

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