Hurricane Melissa Latest: Jamaica get slammed as Category 5 storm leaves widespread devastation
With winds reaching 185 mph, Hurricane Melissa became the strongest storm ever to make landfall in Jamaica — unleashing catastrophic flooding, landslides, and island-wide power outages. FOX 5’s team tracks the storm’s path toward Cuba and the Bahamas as disaster relief efforts ramp up in the U.S. Team coverage begins now on FOX 5 NY.
With winds reaching 185 mph, Hurricane Melissa became the strongest storm ever to make landfall in Jamaica — unleashing catastrophic flooding, landslides, and island-wide power outages. FOX 5’s team tracks the storm’s path toward Cuba and the Bahamas as disaster relief efforts ramp up in the U.S. Team coverage begins now on FOX 5 NY.
Families in Jamaica share shocking video as Hurricane Melissa hits
FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt reports as families in Jamaica share dramatic video of Hurricane Melissa’s 185 mph winds and catastrophic flooding.
FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt reports as families in Jamaica share dramatic video of Hurricane Melissa’s 185 mph winds and catastrophic flooding.
Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica with 185 mph + winds: Latest
Hurricane Melissa made landfall over Jamaica around 1 p.m. Eastern time as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. With sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts surpassing 200, the storm tore through the island, leaving widespread damage to homes, hospitals, and schools. Communication remains spotty as the system continues moving toward Cuba. Get the latest track, advisories, and on-the-ground updates from FOX 5 NY’s meteorologists Audrey Puente and Nick Gregory.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall over Jamaica around 1 p.m. Eastern time as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. With sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts surpassing 200, the storm tore through the island, leaving widespread damage to homes, hospitals, and schools. Communication remains spotty as the system continues moving toward Cuba. Get the latest track, advisories, and on-the-ground updates from FOX 5 NY’s meteorologists Audrey Puente and Nick Gregory.
Hurricane Melissa one of strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record: See list
Hurricane Melissa has become one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Melissa has become one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica as Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds l Watch live
Millions of people across Jamaica are hunkering down and praying for safety from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on Tuesday around 1 p.m. with winds of 185 mph.
Millions of people across Jamaica are hunkering down and praying for safety from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on Tuesday around 1 p.m. with winds of 185 mph.
NYC weather forecast
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
NYC weather forecast
FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the details.
FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the details.
Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica with 175 mph winds; 40 inches of rain possible l LIVE
Hurricane Melissa intensified into a powerful Category 5 storm and remained on track to slam Jamaica with a destructive storm surge, damaging winds and life-threatening flash flooding.
Hurricane Melissa intensified into a powerful Category 5 storm and remained on track to slam Jamaica with a destructive storm surge, damaging winds and life-threatening flash flooding.
NYC weather forecast
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
NYC weather forecast
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
Guantánamo Bay begins evacuations as Hurricane Melissa nears category 5 strength
As Hurricane Melissa intensifies into a powerful Category 4 storm with the potential to reach Category 5 strength, U.S. authorities at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, have begun evacuating non-mission-essential U.S. citizens.
As Hurricane Melissa intensifies into a powerful Category 4 storm with the potential to reach Category 5 strength, U.S. authorities at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, have begun evacuating non-mission-essential U.S. citizens.
Hurricane Melissa sees extreme rapid intensification as Jamaica braces for extensive infrastructural damage
Time has essentially run out for millions of people in Jamaica to prepare for deadly Hurricane Melissa’s onslaught as the monster storm undergoes "extreme rapid intensification" ahead of its likely catastrophic landfall in the coming days.
Time has essentially run out for millions of people in Jamaica to prepare for deadly Hurricane Melissa’s onslaught as the monster storm undergoes "extreme rapid intensification" ahead of its likely catastrophic landfall in the coming days.
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Melissa forecast to blast Jamaica for days as a major hurricane
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to begin intensifying soon. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross says this could be a catastrophic situation for the Caribbean.
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to begin intensifying soon. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross says this could be a catastrophic situation for the Caribbean.
NYC weather forecast
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
NYC weather forecast
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
These are the 14 billion-dollar weather disasters of 2025, according to data
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
NYC weather forecast
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.
Winter forecast 2025: NOAA, almanacs clash over what’s coming to NYC
NOAA, as well as both of the almanacs, released conflicting long-range outlooks for the upcoming winter season. Here's what each predicts.
NOAA, as well as both of the almanacs, released conflicting long-range outlooks for the upcoming winter season. Here's what each predicts.
New FEMA rules, grant delays put disaster response at risk, states say
Some states have seen substantial cuts to grants, which officials believe affect their agencies’ abilities to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.
Some states have seen substantial cuts to grants, which officials believe affect their agencies’ abilities to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.