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Hurricane Melissa nears landfall in Jamaica as Cat. 5: ‘This will be unprecedented’

Hurricane Melissa nears landfall in Jamaica as Cat. 5: ‘This will be unprecedented’

Summary

Hurricane Melissa is approaching Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with strong winds. Jamaica is preparing by evacuating people and setting up emergency shelters.

Key Facts

  • Hurricane Melissa is a Category 5 storm.
  • The storm has sustained winds of 175 mph.
  • Jamaica is the expected landfall location.
  • Authorities started mandatory evacuations in Jamaica.
  • More than 800 emergency shelters are open in Jamaica.
  • Meteorologist Matthew Cappucci discussed the situation with Geoff Bennett.
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