St. Elizabeth Parish, southwestern Jamaica, is the first to be struck by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. Winds of 185 mph (295 km/h) are tearing through the area, causing severe flooding and destruction.

 

BREAKING: Hurricane Melissa's winds have increased to 180 mph, and its pressure has dropped to 896 mb. This makes Melissa one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record as it nears Jamaica's southern coast. Watch: pic.twitter.com/9DuPOOR8Z6

— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) October 28, 2025