Record-breaking storm alert for Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa may become Jamaica’s deadliest storm ever, officials say

Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Jamaica, marking a significant escalation in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. With sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a...

NOLA Reggae Fest postponed, hosts Jamaica hurricane relief benefit

The 7th Annual NOLA Reggae Fest is postponed to Nov. 15. A benefit dinner Tuesday, Oct. 28 will help raise funds for Jamaica hurricane relief. NEW ORLEANS — The 7th Annual NOLA Reggae Fest has been postponed due to rainy weather forecasted this...

Melissa Makes Up Hurricane in the Caribbean, Forecasts of Rapid Strengthening

People walk down a flooded street in the Manoguayabo neighborhood this Friday, in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic). Photo: EFE/Orlando Barría October 25, 2025 Hour: 5:01 pm Melissa became a Category 1 hurricane this Saturday in the Caribbean,...

Hurricane Melissa predicted to bring life-threatening storm impacts to Jamaica 

Tropical Storm Melissa has matured into a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour (mph), according to the National Weather Service's (NWS) 5 p.m. forecast. And it's likely beginning a period of rapid intensification....

Melissa intensifies into hurricane on path to Jamaica

(CNS): The National Hurricane Centre said Melissa became a hurricane on Saturday afternoon and at 4pm local time was about 130 miles SE of Kingston, Jamaica where it is expected to make landfall early Monday as a major hurricane. Already packing...

Melissa strengthens into hurricane, cutting slow path to Jamaica

Deadly storm Melissa strengthened Saturday afternoon into a Category 1 hurricane, with rapid intensification expected over the weekend as it cut a worryingly slow course toward the Caribbean island of Jamaica, forecasters said. Currently packing...

#EyeOnMelissa: Melissa strengthens into hurricane as it takes aims at Jamaica

A Google Maps graphic showing the projected path of Hurricane Melissa. October 25, 2025 MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Melissa has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it charts a worryingly slow course toward Jamaica, the US National...

#EyeOnMelissa: NMIA to temporarily close at 9pm as Melissa approaches island

Norman Manley International Airport October 25, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica – PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), operator of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), has advised that the airport will close at 9:00 tonight following the departure...

#EyeOnMelissa: Holness to meet with Golding to discuss Jamaica’s preparedness for Melissa

Prime Minister Andrew Holness October 25, 2025 Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding are to meet at 12:30 this afternoon to discuss the country’s state of readiness for Tropical Storm Melissa which most models are...

Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it crawls toward Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa was cutting a deadly path through the Caribbean on Sunday, strengthening into a Category 4 storm as it crawled along a worryingly slow course toward Jamaica and the island of Hispaniola. Melissa has already been blamed for three...

Talking the Tropics w/Mike: Hurricane Melissa over the Caribbean...major impacts to Jamaica & Cuba

Jacksonville, Fl. — THE TROPICS: ***** ALWAYS CHECK & RE-CHECK THE LATEST FORECAST & UPDATES! **** Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: None The Atlantic Basin Overview: The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st through...

Hurricane Melissa poised to rapidly intensify as it heads toward Jamaica

Tropical Storm Melissa became Hurricane Melissa at 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, October 25, kicking off what’s expected to be the highest-impact storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. This deadly, destructive hurricane was on the verge of rapidly...

PM Terrance Drew updates nation on safety of students in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa Approaches

Last Updated on October 25, 2025, 4:17 PM AST by Anthony Morris The government of St Kitts and Nevis is making every possible effort to ensure the safety of the students who are in Cuba and Jamaica for their studies. Both the nations are under...

Slow-moving Hurricane Melissa a potential catastrophe for Jamaica, Haiti — but then where to?

Now-Hurricane Melissa, with its agonizingly slow speed and a potential to rapidly strengthen into a monstrous Category 4 or 5 hurricane, has the potential to be a humanitarian disaster in the central Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center...

Melissa becomes Category 1 hurricane; Jamaica braces for catastrophic floods

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica is warning citizens to complete their preparations for Melissa, which has now been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane. The storm is expected to continue rapidly intensifying on Saturday with heavy showers...

Melissa strengthens into hurricane as Caribbean islands brace for impacts

Hurricane Melissa is expected to strengthen before possible landfall along the Caribbean Islands. WESH 2's award-winning First Warning Weather team is monitoring the tropical system and will continue to provide updates. Related video above:...

Caribbean Sea’s new compact for survival: Reflections from COP18

Commentary Newsday 2 Hrs Ago Alberto Pacheco Capella - ALBERTO PACHECO CAPELLA TODAY, October 24, marks United Nations Day, our 80th anniversary under the theme The Future We Want: The UN We Need: Reaffirming Our Collective Commitment to...

Onshore winds bring rain to South Florida as Melissa strengthens in Caribbean

Updated on: October 25, 2025 / 12:30 PM EDT / CBS Miami The NEXT Weather Team is tracking Hurricane Melissa as it spins through the Caribbean this weekend. Melissa intensified Saturday afternoon into a Category 1 hurricane. It will continue to...

Melissa reaches hurricane strength, threatens catastrophic flooding in Caribbean

Kingston, Jamaica – U.S. forecasters issued a hurricane warning for Jamaica Saturday as Storm Melissa reached hurricane strength, threatening catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean. A hurricane warning means winds of at least 74 mph (119...

Melissa reaches hurricane strength, threatening catastrophic flooding in northern Caribbean

“Melissa has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph,” the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Saturday afternoon. “Rapid intensification is expected, and Melissa is forecast to become a major hurricane tomorrow.” The slow-moving...