Jamaica Reels from Historic Hurricane Melissa: Latest Updates and Aftermath
October 30, 2025 – 8:13 PM (CDT)
Hurricane Melissa – which struck Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm – is now moving away from the Caribbean, leaving a trail of devastation across several island nations. As of this evening, Melissa has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane (with maximum sustained winds near 105 mph) and is racing northeast toward Bermuda, where conditions are expected to deteriorate later tonight. This tropical cyclone was the strongest ever recorded in Jamaica’s history. Over the past two days it has claimed dozens of lives across the northern Caribbean (at least 28 fatalities reported in Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, with Haiti suffering the highest toll). Now, coastal communities are beginning to assess the damage and start recovery efforts as the storm exits the region.
Landfall and Record Strength: Hurricane Melissa roared ashore in Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28, near the small southwest town of New Hope in St. Elizabeth parish. At landfall it packed astonishing sustained winds of ~185 mph (295 km/h) – well above the 157 mph threshold for a Category 5 hurricane, the highest rating on the Saffir-Simpson scale. This makes Melissa one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record to make landfall. In fact, meteorologists noted that only Hurricane Wilma (2005) and Hurricane Gilbert (1988) were stronger in the Caribbean basin. Jamaica had never before taken a direct hit from a Category 4 or 5 storm, so Melissa is being called the island’s “storm of the century.” It is also the first Category 5 Atlantic hurricane to make landfall anywhere since Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Notably, even experienced NOAA “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft crews encountered extreme turbulence while flying into Melissa’s eye; one reconnaissance flight had to turn back for safety due to the violent conditions inside the storm. All signs point to Melissa’s fury being almost unprecedented in modern hurricane observations.
Devastation in Jamaica: The worst impacts were felt in Jamaica’s southwest and western regions, closest to Melissa’s landfall. Whole communities have been shattered. Coastal towns like Black River in St. Elizabeth were effectively ground zero – Prime Minister Andrew Holness reported that up to 90% of buildings in Black River lost their roofs or were otherwise damaged. Entire neighborhoods there and in surrounding low-lying areas were left underwater due to storm surge flooding that reached an estimated 10–13 feet in some spots. One local official in Black River described the aftermath as “devastating”, with even the town’s emergency operations center wrecked and first responders initially immobilized. Homes, churches, shops – almost every structure – suffered damage from either wind or flood. The extreme winds peeled off roofs and sent debris flying like missiles, while torrential rain triggered flash floods and mudslides in hillside communities. Across Jamaica, power and communications were knocked out on a vast scale: at one point about 77% of the island’s electricity customers were in the dark. Over 25,000 people took refuge in emergency shelters during the storm’s peak, and many remain there as their homes are uninhabitable. In the storm’s immediate aftermath, the sounds of chainsaws and heavy machinery echoed as crews worked to clear downed trees, power lines, and rubble from roads. Several communities in the hardest-hit western parishes were initially cut off, accessible only by helicopter. Jamaica’s army and disaster response teams have been “cutting their way on foot” through blocked roads to reach isolated villages, according to government ministers. The human impact is profound – families emerging to find their houses roofless and belongings soaked, wondering where they will live. “I am now homeless, but I have to be hopeful because I have life,” said one resident of St. Elizabeth who lost her home’s roof, echoing a sentiment of resilience shared by many survivors.
Impact on Other Areas: While Jamaica’s southwest bore the brunt, Hurricane Melissa’s massive reach also inflicted damage further along the island’s northwestern coast and interior. In St. James parish, the tourist hub of Montego Bay and surrounding communities faced destructive winds and flash-flooding. Drone footage revealed extensive flooding at Montego Bay’s Catherine Hall neighborhood and cricket stadium after the hurricane’s downpour. Many businesses in Montego Bay were heavily damaged or destroyed by wind, and debris filled the streets. The mayor of Montego Bay reported widespread structural damage – trees uprooted, utility poles snapped, and blocked roadways – calling the cleanup a “substantial undertaking” for local authorities. In central Jamaica, towns like Santa Cruz also saw significant wind damage and were left strewn with rubble and fallen trees, though areas farther east (including the capital Kingston) were spared the worst winds. Infrastructure has been impacted across the island. Authorities temporarily closed all Jamaican airports and seaports as a precaution. Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay sustained significant damage to several jet bridges and terminal sections, although its newer facilities survived with only minor issues. By contrast, Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston escaped major harm and was able to reopen relatively quickly for relief flights. Many rural roads and bridges have been washed out or blocked by landslides – for example, reports indicate that the Flat Bridge area in St. Catherine (a flood-prone river gorge) was inundated, disrupting inland travel. Coastal erosion is another concern; along Jamaica’s southern coast, powerful waves reconfigured shorelines and even displaced wildlife (residents near the Black River swamps have been warned to beware of crocodiles in unexpected places after floodwaters carried them inland).
Casualties and Safety: Miraculously, Jamaica’s loss of life appears limited so far given the extreme severity of the storm, though officials fear the numbers could rise as communications are restored. As of Thursday, the confirmed hurricane-related death toll in Jamaica stood at 3–4 people. These include at least three tragic accidents during storm preparations (such as individuals electrocuted or struck by falling trees while securing property), as well as a few fatalities discovered in the worst-hit areas after the storm. Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, and the government has dedicated military helicopters specifically to recovering bodies and reaching marooned locals. Authorities have frankly stated that “we do anticipate there’ll be more” casualties once full assessments are done, though Jamaica thankfully avoided a high death toll relative to the storm’s intensity. In neighboring Haiti, however, Melissa’s outer bands proved deadly – days of torrential rain there triggered flash floods that killed at least 20–25 people, including children, in southern Haiti. One Haitian town (Petit-Goâve) reported a river overflowing its banks and sweeping through communities with devastating results. The Dominican Republic also faced heavy rains; at least one person died there amid flooding and mudslides. Cuba was struck next after Jamaica: Melissa made a second landfall in eastern Cuba (near Chivirico, just west of Guantánamo Bay) early Wednesday as a still-powerful Category 3 hurricane. Cuba undertook massive evacuations of coastal areas ahead of time – moving over 500,000 people to safety – and as a result no direct fatalities have been reported in Cuba. Nonetheless, Cuban provinces like Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo were lashed by destructive winds and mountain landslides, damaging hundreds of homes and knocking out power and communications for thousands. By Wednesday night, Melissa had passed through the Turks & Caicos and Bahamas as it turned north. Southern islands of The Bahamas saw hurricane-force gusts and storm surge flooding (the Bahamian government had ordered evacuations in the worst-exposed islands), but there were no immediate reports of casualties there. All told, across the Caribbean region, Hurricane Melissa has caused well over two dozen deaths and tremendous destruction, making it one of the worst disasters of 2025 in this area.
Emergency Response and Relief Efforts: In Jamaica, a massive relief and recovery operation is now underway. Even before Melissa’s arrival, Prime Minister Holness had pre-emptively declared the entire island a disaster area and appealed for international assistance. Now, in the aftermath, the government’s focus has shifted to restoring basic services and aiding the thousands of affected families. By Wednesday (Oct. 29) the Jamaican government issued an “all-clear” signal as the hurricane’s immediate threat ended, and emergency crews immediately began fanning out. Teams from the Jamaica Defence Force, National Works Agency, and local authorities are clearing major highways of debris and working to reopen critical corridors to the cut-off western towns. Utility crews from the Jamaica Public Service Co. (power utility) and National Water Commission have been mobilized to repair downed lines and pipes, though officials warn it could be weeks before some areas have electricity and clean water fully restored. About half a million customers remained without power as of Thursday. Given the extensive damage to infrastructure, residents are urged to exercise caution: many areas still have live downed power lines, unstable buildings, or contaminated floodwaters. Curfews have been implemented in some districts to facilitate safe cleanup and prevent looting.
International aid is beginning to flow. The United States has pledged support: the U.S. State Department announced it is deploying a Disaster Assistance Response Team and sending search-and-rescue units along with humanitarian supplies to Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas, and Cuba. President Trump authorized an aid package and stated that the U.S. is working with U.N. agencies and NGO partners to deliver food, water, medical supplies, and temporary shelter to affected communities. Several Caribbean nations and diaspora groups are also coordinating relief efforts – for example, teams from Trinidad and Barbados are reportedly on standby to assist Jamaica, and Jamaica’s own Red Cross has launched an international appeal for donations. On the ground in Jamaica, emergency relief flights have started landing loaded with essential goods. Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport reopened late Wednesday to allow planes carrying water, food, and medicine to arrive. American Airlines was among the first to resume limited commercial service into Kingston on Thursday, operating special relief flights from Miami with pallets of emergency supplies and evacuating stranded tourists on the outbound legs. (Montego Bay’s airport remains closed for repairs to its terminals, so most aid is funneling through Kingston and via the Port of Kingston harbor.) Local Jamaican authorities have set up coordination centers, and community groups are distributing meals and tarpaulins in shelters. Rescue operations are still a priority in the most devastated zones: Jamaican defense forces, aided by U.S. Coast Guard helicopters, have been airlifting injured survivors and ferrying relief to communities like Black River that were initially cut off. Foreign aid is also coming in other forms – the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has sent assessment teams, and NGOs are deploying to provide sanitation services and trauma counseling. Encouragingly, the private sector and celebrities have chipped in as well: for instance, Jamaican-born music star Shaggy is leading a fundraiser for rebuilding efforts, and international donors (such as American philanthropist Arthur M. Blank) have already pledged millions of dollars for recovery.
Current Status and Outlook: By Thursday, Hurricane Melissa’s center had moved away from the Caribbean and out into the open Atlantic. As of 8:00 PM AST on Oct. 30, the storm was located roughly 600 miles south-west of Bermuda and speeding northeast at over 30 mph. It has lost some strength over the past 48 hours – with peak winds down to about 100–105 mph (Category 2) – and is forecast to gradually weaken further. However, Bermuda is still bracing for a close approach: a hurricane warning is in effect there, and meteorologists warn that Bermuda will see deteriorating weather tonight with heavy rain and tropical-storm-force winds, even if Melissa passes just northwest of the island. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami predicts that Melissa will likely transition to a post-tropical cyclone by Friday night as it moves over cooler waters north of Bermuda. Importantly, Melissa is not expected to hit the U.S. mainland – its track is bending out to sea, and it should stay well offshore of North America (aside from grazing Newfoundland, Canada in a couple of days as a weakened system). The U.S. East Coast may experience some higher surf and rip currents from Melissa, but no direct impacts. With Melissa exiting, the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season – which officially runs through November – continues, but currently no other significant threats are on the horizon per NOAA outlooks.
For Jamaica, the focus now shifts entirely to recovery and rebuilding. The Jamaican government has described the situation as a humanitarian disaster and is prioritizing restoration of power, water, and communications to the battered western half of the island. Engineers are inspecting bridges and highways to ensure they’re safe before reopening. In the coming days, international relief coordination will ramp up as more aid arrives and damage assessments are completed. Early estimates suggest billions of dollars in losses, and it will likely take many months for the hardest-hit communities to rebuild their homes and infrastructure. There is also the emotional toll – many families have lost everything. Yet, there is a determined spirit evident among Jamaicans. Prime Minister Holness, after flying over the devastated areas, acknowledged that “communities and towns no longer look the same” but praised the resilience he witnessed, vowing that Jamaica will “build back stronger”. Disaster management officials say lessons learned from Melissa will inform better building codes and emergency plans, given that climate trends may be increasing the risk of such powerful storms.
As the Bryan Yacht Club community, we keenly understand the power of the sea and weather. This historic hurricane in Jamaica serves as a sobering reminder of why meticulous storm preparation and resilient design of marine infrastructure are so crucial. Our thoughts are with all those affected across Jamaica and the Caribbean. We will continue to monitor post-storm developments and relief efforts – and for sailors in the region, note that Jamaican ports are currently focused on relief operations, with normal maritime activities suspended. The Weather Channel, FOX Weather, and other outlets provided extensive live coverage during Hurricane Melissa’s onslaught, capturing scenes of nature’s fury that will not soon be forgotten. Now, in the calmer days after, the images have shifted to one of determined recovery: neighbors helping neighbors clear debris, aid shipments arriving, and life slowly returning to the streets.
In summary, Hurricane Melissa will be remembered as a once-in-a-lifetime event for Jamaica – the island’s strongest storm on record, arriving late in the season with unprecedented force. Thanks to early warnings from the NHC and diligent local preparedness, many lives were saved even as buildings were lost. The aftermath is daunting, but Jamaica’s resilience is on full display. The coming weeks will involve intensive rebuilding of homes, critical infrastructure, and coastal facilities (from Montego Bay to Black River and beyond). The Bryan Yacht Club will continue to log updates on this situation, noting any important changes (such as improvements in ports or navigation hazards) for those planning Caribbean voyages. For now, we extend our solidarity to our friends in Jamaica and across the Caribbean as they recover from Hurricane Melissa’s wrath. Fair winds and safe harbors to all in the region during this challenging time.
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cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
Melissa was a Category 2 storm with top sustained winds near 105 mph and was moving northeast at 32 mph, the center added.
reuters.com
Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba | Reuters
KINGSTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Hurricane Melissa churned toward Cuba's second- largest city with the force of a powerful Category 4 storm on Tuesday, hours after making landfall in neighboring Jamaica as the strongest-ever cyclone on record to hit that Caribbean island nation.
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
People across the northern Caribbean are beginning to dig out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa, as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed to at least 28 across Haiti, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, with Haiti reporting most of those fatalities. On Thursday, Melissa was moving away from the Bahamas and had turned toward Bermuda, where weather conditions were expected to "rapidly deteriorate" later in the day, according to the National Hurricane Center.
reuters.com
Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba | Reuters
Melissa roared ashore near Jamaica's southwestern town of New Hope, packing sustained winds of up to 185 mph (295 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, well above the minimum 157 mph (252 kph) wind speed of a Category 5 storm, the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale.
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
Hurricane Melissa made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica, around 1 p.m. Tuesday as a monstrous Category 5 hurricane with winds of 185 mph. That makes 24, and is tied for the strongest landfalling hurricane on record.
reuters.com
Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba | Reuters
as it prepared for Melissa's arrival.
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Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba | Reuters
JAMAICA'S 'STORM OF THE CENTURY'
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
Melissa is the first landfall of a Category 5 hurricane since Hurricane Dorian struck the northwestern Bahamas on Sept. 1, 2019.
abcnews.go.com
'Hurricane Hunters' who flew into eye of Melissa had to turn back due to turbulence, NOAA says - ABC News
The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters," encountered heavier than normal turbulence while flying into the eye of Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday morning and were forced to turn back.
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
Authorities said they have found at least four bodies in southwest Jamaica.
abcnews.go.com
Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa: Officials - ABC News
Some coastal areas of Jamaica, including Black River, were also hit with a storm surge of up to 13 feet, officials said.
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Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa: Officials - ABC News
The Emergency Operation Center in Black River was also damaged, hampering search-and-rescue efforts in the area, Superintendent Coleridge Minto of the Jamaica Constabulary Force said in a video statement posted on social media Wednesday afternoon.
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
Black River, not far from where landfall occurred, experienced extreme winds from the storm that peeled away roofs and sent debris flying through the air like missiles.
reuters.com
Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba | Reuters
damage, "we are expecting that there would be some loss of life."
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
More than 25,000 people remained crowded into shelters across the western half of Jamaica, with 77% of the island without power.
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
More than 25,000 people remained crowded into shelters across the western half of Jamaica, with 77% of the island without power.
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
In Jamaica, the rumble of large machinery, whine of chainsaws and chopping of machetes echoed throughout the southeast as government workers and residents began clearing roads in a push to reach isolated communities that sustained a direct hit from one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record.
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
Dana Morris Dixon, a minister of education and information, said at a Thursday news conference that military crews and government officials were still working to access some of the western areas hit hardest by the storm. They were able to visit a handful of places by helicopter on Wednesday, but at times could not physically get to all of the locations they wanted to reach because "sometimes the helicopter could not land due to the devastation," Dixon said.
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
Some Jamaicans wondered where they would live.
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
Aerial view shows flooding, Hurricane Melissa damage in Montego Bay
jis.gov.jm
St. James Municipal Corporation Assessing Hurricane Damage – Jamaica Information Service
The category-five system swept through the parish with ferocity, destroying homes, businesses and road infrastructure.
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St. James Municipal Corporation Assessing Hurricane Damage – Jamaica Information Service
outages and disrupting water supply.
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
However, significant damage was left at Gates 1-5 at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, according to Vaz. However, he added Gates 8-19 sustained minimal damage and require fewer repairs to function.
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
Airports in Jamaica were closed ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s arrival, and some damage has been reported.
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Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
interior of the structure.
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Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
CROCODILES COULD INVADE JAMAICAN NEIGHBORHOODS IN WAKE OF HURRICANE MELISSA FLOODING
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
Authorities said they have found at least four bodies in southwest Jamaica.
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
So far, no additional deaths have been reported in Jamaica. But at least three people were killed ahead of the storm, and several injuries were also reported.
abcnews.go.com
Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa: Officials - ABC News
deaths occurred in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, officials said.
abcnews.go.com
Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa: Officials - ABC News
Sen. Dana Morris Dixon, Jamaica's information minister, said Thursday that the Jamaica Defense Force has dedicated a helicopter to the recovery of bodies.
abcnews.go.com
Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa: Officials - ABC News
Desmond McKenzie, minister of local government and community development, declined to provide a death toll, but said, "There has been casualties and we do anticipate based on our information that they'll be more."
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
And as news begins to trickle out of areas hit the hardest by Hurricane Melissa, reports of fatalities are starting to climb. According to reports, the mayor of Petit-Grove in southern Haiti said at least 25 people were killed after a raging river that had been flooded by the hurricane's torrential rain overflowed its banks and sent water flowing into communities.
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
At least one person was killed in the Dominican Republic and three people were killed in Jamaica as residents in those countries were preparing for the hurricane's arrival.
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
Hurricane Melissa made its second landfall just after 3 a.m. ET near Chivirico, Cuba, as a powerful Category 3 hurricane with winds of 120 mph. The major hurricane immediately began to weaken after striking land again, but forecasters warn that the storm's fury will continue as it spins across the island.
nhc.noaa.gov
Satellite and radar imagery indicate that Melissa has made landfall in the Cuban province of Santiago de Cuba near the city of Chivirico at 310 AM EDT (0710 UTC) with maximum sustained winds near 120 mph (195 km/h). The minimum central pressure estimated from the earlier reconnaissance data is 952 mb (28.12 inches).
reuters.com
Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba | Reuters
Cuban authorities said some 500,000 people were ordered to move to higher ground. In the Bahamas, next in Melissa's path to the northeast, the government ordered evacuations of residents in southern portions of that archipelago.
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
In Cuba, people began to clear blocked roads and highways with heavy equipment and even enlisted the help of the military, which rescued people trapped in isolated communities and at risk from landslides.
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
A televised Civil Defense meeting chaired by President Miguel Díaz-Canel did not provide an official estimate of the damage. However, officials from the affected provinces — Santiago, Granma, Holguín, Guantánamo and Las Tunas — reported losses of roofs, power lines, fiber optic telecommunications cables, cut roads, isolated communities and losses of banana, cassava and coffee plantations.
abcnews.go.com
Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa: Officials - ABC News
Ricardo Makyn/AFP via Getty Images
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
On Wednesday morning, Holness announced that Jamaica had been given the all clear.
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
Utility companies are now able to begin power restoration efforts, and crews from critical infrastructure like Jamaica Public Service, the National Water Commission and telecommunication providers have been advised to mobilize immediately to begin recovery efforts.
abcnews.go.com
Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa: Officials - ABC News
During a news conference Thursday morning, Daryl Vaz, the country's minister of science, energy, telecommunications and transport, said nearly 500,000 Jamaican Public Service customers remained without power, or about 72% of the utility company's customers.
abcnews.go.com
Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa: Officials - ABC News
science, energy, telecommunications and transport, said nearly 500,000 Jamaican Public Service customers remained without power, or about 72% of the utility company's customers.
foxweather.com
Hurricane Melissa kills over two dozen in Caribbean after catastrophic landfalls in Jamaica, Cuba | Fox Weather
Offers for aid have been coming in from across the region, including the United States.
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
President Trump has directed the State Department "to mobilize support for affected communities" in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, and Turks and Caicos in the aftermath of the hurricane, the department said in an announcement on Thursday. The announcement said it would also be monitoring the situation in Bermuda.
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
monitoring the situation in Bermuda.
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Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
waterlogged belongings strewn around them.
news.aa.com
Hurricane Melissa: American resumes service to Jamaica - American Airlines Newsroom
American Airlines became the first commercial airline to resume service to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa’s landfall, with two round-trip flights between Miami (MIA) and Kingston, Jamaica (KIN), on Boeing 737 aircraft scheduled today.
news.aa.com
Hurricane Melissa: American resumes service to Jamaica - American Airlines Newsroom
American remains in contact with local authorities and team members to assess damage to Ocho Rios, Jamaica (OCJ), and Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ), and will resume service when conditions allow.
cbsnews.com
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
* Satellite images show Jamaica before and after Hurricane Melissa * 83
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Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
moving northeast at 32 mph, the center added.
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Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba; at least 28 dead - CBS News
On the forecast track, the center of Melissa "is expected to pass to the northwest of Bermuda tonight and pass south of the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland Friday night," the center said. "However, Melissa is expected to weaken later tonight and Friday and become a post-tropical low by Friday night."
abcnews.go.com
Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa: Officials - ABC News
Video footage taken during Prime Minister Holness' helicopter tour of the hard- hit areas showed communities left in ruins. From the air, Holness witnessed entire neighborhoods devastated, with numerous homes missing roofs and walls. The videos showed twisted metal, splinted wood, and chunks of broken concrete strewn across the green landscape for miles.
jis.gov.jm
St. James Municipal Corporation Assessing Hurricane Damage – Jamaica Information Service
Mayor Vernon noted that as the country begins the long road to recovery, the spirit of Montego