Hurricane Gilbert 1988

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See how Hurricane Melissa, among strongest on record, compares with historic storms

Melissa's pressure dropped to 892 mb early Tuesday.

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Jamaica has a rich hurricane history but has avoided most powerful storms

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Where is Jamaica? Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as dangerous Cat. 5 hurricane

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British woman living in Jamaica says Hurricane Melissa has been ‘terrifying’

A British woman living in Jamaica has told of her terror as Hurricane Melissa struck.

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UK charters flights for Britons stranded in Jamaica

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Government charters flights to help Britons leave Jamaica after hurricane

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Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba

Metro Atlanta woman worries about family, friends in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall

Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. Some say that it resembles Hurricane Gilbert in 1988.

Jamaica has weathered many hurricanes but not the most powerful ones

Jamaica's central location in the Caribbean, the island has never recorded a direct landfall from a Category 4 or 5 hurricane, according to records from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) dating back to 1850.

Take heed: Hurricane Melissa is no joke

“Do not gamble with Melissa, it’s not a safe bet,” said Mr McKenzie. And given the life-threatening nature of the crisis at hand, Jamaicans in low-lying, flood-prone areas, and other vulnerable situations, should obey instructions to relocate to safer locations, including designated shelters and the homes of relatives/friends.

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Video shows Hurricane Melissa’s impact on the Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa crossed Jamaica on Oct. 28, one of the strongest storms on record in the Atlantic basin. Officials said it’s too early to assess the damage.