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.

The Meteorological Service has issued a severe weather alert effective until 6:00 am on  Wednesday, October 22, 2025. According to a release, the tropical wave over the central Caribbean Sea has developed into a broad area of low pressure,

Hurricane Melissa has hit southwestern Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, causing heavy flooding and wind damage. Officials warned of devastating damage and urged residents to seek shelter as the hurricane crossed the island.

Melissa is expected to strengthen from a tropical storm into a major hurricane this weekend, bringing “life-threatening and catastrophic” flash flooding and landslides to the Caribbean.

Hundreds of travellers are still waiting for flights out of Jamaica and are warned of food and accommodation shortages. View on euronews

Hurricane Melissa has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and is currently just 130 miles southeast of Kingston, Jamaica.

As Hurricane Melissa tears through the Atlantic and floodwaters sweep across Jamaica, one Little Rock woman has experienced the storm’s impact firsthand. Paisley

The Meteorological Service has issued a Severe Weather Alert for the island until 5pm on Thursday. In a release Monday afternoon, the Met Service warned that a strong tropical wave is now moving across the southeastern Caribbean Sea and is becoming better organised as it moves westward.

Jamaicans in the UK have said they are "worried" about their friends and family as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in the country. Forecasters believe the storm could be the strongest hurricane ever to hit Jamaica,