Live updates: Hurricane Melissa to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa, a powerful category five storm, makes landfall in Jamaica, bringing maximum sustained winds of 165 mph and threatening catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and storm surges. Residents and visitors are urged to seek shelter as the storm moves, with neighboring areas like the Bahamas and Cuba warned to prepare. Melissa is now the strongest hurricane of the year and ranks among the most powerful in Atlantic history, fueled by Caribbean waters that are two to three degrees above normal. The storm brings back tough memories of past hurricanes and highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of such events due to climate change. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.