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Devastating Hurricane Melissa: A Catastrophic Threat to Jamaica and Beyond

As of Monday, October 27th, 2025, the Caribbean faces one of the most formidable storms in recent history — Hurricane Melissa. Currently a Category 5 hurricane, Melissa's intensity and potential landfall impact have left weather experts and residents alike on high alert.

The Current Status of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa is intensifying rapidly south of Jamaica, with the latest data revealing a dangerously low central pressure of 912 millibars and maximum sustained winds around 161 mph. The storm continues to strengthen as hurricane hunters report decreasing pressure with each pass through its core, suggesting winds could approach 170 mph, with gusts possibly reaching 200 mph near the eyewall.