Three Dead, 13 Injured as Jamaicans Prepare for Hurricane Melissa
Three people have died and 13 others have been injured across Jamaica as residents rushed to secure their homes and properties ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton confirmed the fatalities Monday evening...
The Most Powerful Hurricane To Ever Hit Jamaica To Make Landfall In A Few Hours
Jamaica is bracing for the full fury of Hurricane Melissa — a Category 5 monster now unleashing devastating winds, torrential rains, and dangerous storm surges as it edges slowly toward the island’s southern coast. According to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m....
Antigua and Barbuda Prepares Possible Evacuation of Students in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa Nears
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is on high alert as it closely monitors the deteriorating situation in Jamaica, where Hurricane Melissa, now a dangerous Category 5 system, continues to unleash extreme winds and torrential rainfall. Officials confirmed tonight...
Melissa’s gusts top 200+ mph cutting short NOAA reconnaissance mission
Hurricane Hunters from the NOAA was forced to cut short their reconnaissance mission of Hurricane Melissa after encountering severe turbulence — and 200-plus mph gusts — in the storm’s southwestern eyewall. The rare decision to interrupt the mission took place on...
