18 m. 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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20 m. 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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38 m. ago Hurricane Melissa latest: Jamaica faces catastrophe as ‘storm of the century’ to make landfall

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

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93 m. ago Hurricane Melissa latest: ‘Catastrophic situation’ expected in Jamaica as ‘storm of the century’ to make landfall

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

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3 h. ago Hurricane Melissa latest: World’s strongest storm to make landfall in Jamaica 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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4 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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5 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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9 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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9 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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10 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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13 h. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: Category 5 storm officially the planet’s strongest this year with Jamaica on high alert

At least four 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 UPDATES as 'hundreds of Brits' trapped in deadly storm's path

Hurricane Melissa is hurtling towards Jamaica, leaving hundreds of British tourists on lockdown - it is expected to be the strongest storm to hit the island since records began in 1851

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21 h. ago Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 5 as communities in Jamaica warned of ‘potentially unimaginable impact’ – live

Jamaicans urged to seek shelter immediately, and Cuba, Haiti and Dominican Republic also threatenedTell 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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21 h. ago Hurricane Melissa update as rare category 5 storm set to be strongest ever to hit Jamaica

The Carribean nation is bracing for its worst storm in history as Melissa strengthens into a category 5 hurricane

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25 h. ago Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 5 and heads for Jamaica amid warning ‘many communities will not survive flooding’ – live

Jamaicans urged to seek shelter immediately, and Cuba, Haiti and Dominican Republic also threatenedTell us if you’ve been affected by Hurricane MelissaAfter passing over Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa is expected to move north and cross over eastern Cuba tomorrow evening, before heading across the south-eastern Bahamas on Wednesday.Melissa could be the strongest hurricane Jamaica has experienced in decades, said Evan Thompson, principal director at Jamaica’s meteorological service. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Hurricane Melissa WATCH LIVE as CCTV shows 140mph storm battering Jamaica streets

Hurricane Melissa is threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Jamaica, and is forecast to be one of the worst storms recorded in history

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27 h. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica braces for ‘most powerful’ category 5 storm with 160mph winds forecast

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

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44 h. ago Watch live: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as catastrophic flooding expected

Watch live as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with catastrophic flooding expected.

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