Jamaica has been left reeling after Hurricane Melissa tore across the island as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, leaving Montego Bay, a popular tourist destination, in ruins. New video from a Hotel Catalonia guest shows debris blanketing the ground, roofs ripped away and trees twisted and mangled from the storm’s winds.

Hurricane Melissa, which is stronger than Hurricane Katrina, is set to bring catastrophic winds, flash flooding and high storm surges to the island of Jamaica.

Texas newlyweds who were enjoying their honeymoon in Jamaica are now bracing for impact as Hurricane Melissa aims the island, threatening to become the worst storm in the country’s history.

CNN, TVJ, JAMAICAN NATIONAL WORKS AGENCY VIA X, MATEO AVALLE PIBER, HOVEN CAMPBELL By CNN Meteorologists Taylor Ward, Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert, Elise

As Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica, marking one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history, King Charles has written a message of support to the people of the country.

In Jamaica, leaders recommended residents and tourists evacuate, but some had no choice but to ride out the storm, including a Maryville couple.

Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica yesterday, leaving a trail of destruction, particularly on the western side of the island. According to preliminary