Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica

Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, with winds tearing roofs off buildings and boulders tumbling into roads, as Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a catastrophic Category 5 storm.

The storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, brought devastating conditions to the area, with

stunning images and video
showcasing its intensity.

An Air Force Reserve crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the

Hurricane Hunters
, captured footage of the storm.

Author's summary: Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica.

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The Roanoke Times The Roanoke Times — 2025-10-28

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