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.

 

A friendly reminder that tonight we "fall back" one hour. While setting clocks that don't do it on their own, change your smoke detector & NOAA Weather Radio batteries too! pic.twitter.com/AVHjmPV3xv

— National Weather Service (@NWS) November 1, 2025

- The National Weather Service post reminds U.S. residents of the Daylight Saving Time end at 2 a.m. on November 2, 2025, urging battery changes in smoke/CO detectors and NOAA Weather Radios during clock adjustments to enhance home safety.
- NFPA data shows working smoke alarms cut fire death risks by more than 50%, but three out of five fatal home fires occur in properties with non-functional or absent alarms, validating the post's annual ritual as a proven life-saving prompt.
- Thread replies reveal public divide on DST, with users decrying the biannual shifts as outdated while others celebrate the "extra hour," echoing broader legislative pushes to eliminate time changes.