Tourists on hotel lockdown among thousands of Britons at risk as Storm Melissa batters Jamaica All of Caribbean islands airports shut as world’s strongest storm of year so far set to make landfall The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Powerful animation shows how Hurricane Melissa strengthened in 24 hours An animation depicts how Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm recorded this year, has strengthened over the past 24 hours before it made landfall on Tuesday (28 October). The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
What to know about Hurricane Melissa Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, threatens Jamaica with damaging winds, heavy rain, and flash floods The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Former Miss Jamaica UK fearful for family as deadly Hurricane Melissa closes in on island Cherelle Mukoko tries to remain calm from home in London as most powerful storm world has seen this year threatens family Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025
Hurricane Melissa: a visual guide to the storm devastating Jamaica and Cuba Melissa slams into Cuba while lingering over Jamaica as the Bahamas braces to be next The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025
Watch Air Force fly inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa as experts warn 'storm of the century' will be catastrophic for Jamaica The U.S. Air Force's "Hurricane Hunters" have flown inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa, capturing eerie footage of the historic storm that has caused widespread devastation in Jamaica. LiveScience · Oct 28, 2025
Brits locked down in hotels as Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica A crisis centre has been set up ready to help Britons on the Caribbean island. Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025
Hurricane Melissa: British nationals in Jamaica told to register presence as ‘storm of century’ closes in Around 5,000 British nationals thought to be on the island which is currently bracing for a category 5 hurricane The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
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Satellites watch Category 5 Hurricane Melissa ahead of record-breaking landfall in Jamaica Hurricane Melissa made a record-breaking landfall in Jamaica, and satellites are monitoring the situation. Space · Oct 28, 2025
Jamaica flight delays continue and package holidays cancelled following Hurricane Melissa Hundreds of travellers are still waiting for flights out of Jamaica and are warned of food and accommodation shortages. Euronews · Oct 28, 2025
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The Latest: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa set to make landfall in Jamaica Hurricane Melissa is close to making landfall on Jamaica as the strongest storm to hit the island in the 174 years since records began The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
How safe is a cruise ship in a storm? As Caribbean sailings are affected by Hurricane Melissa, cruise expert Marc Shoffman explains how ships cope with extreme weather The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 Jamaican prime minister implores public to shelter from Hurricane Melissa as some refuse evacuation Jamaica's prime minister implored residents to evacuate as Hurricane Melissa began lashing the island with violent gusts on Monday (October 27) as it approached landfall.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 How global warming has intensified Hurricane Melissa: An expert explains Increasingly warm oceans resulting from global warming are a key reason for Hurricane Melissa's wind speed doubling in less than 24 hours over the weekend, climate scientists have said.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 British holidaymaker stranded by Hurricane Melissa describes ‘undercurrent of panic’ in Jamaica A British holidaymaker trapped in Jamaica has described how there is an "undercurrent of panic" on the island as Hurricane Melisaa is set to make landfall on Tuesday (28 October).
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 Is it safe to travel to Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa – and what should I do if I’m trapped on holiday there? The Jamaican government has closed its international airports until further notice
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025 British tourists in Jamaica prepare for strongest storm on record All of the island’s international airports have been closed until further notice.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 Storm chasers fly inside Hurricane Melissa’s eye in incredible footage Mesmerising footage from inside Hurricane Melissa was captured by a US Air Force Reserve crew on Monday (27 October).
International Business Times UK · Oct 28, 2025 How Strong Is Tropical Storm Melissa? Hurricane In Jamaica Now Considered Most Powerful In History Hurricane Melissa becomes Jamaica's most powerful storm in history, hitting Category 5 strength with 175 mph winds, deadly rain, and severe flooding.
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025 Hurricane Melissa LIVE: Jamaica braces for 'storm of the century' with 'catastrophic' impact Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful hurricane of the year so far, is hurtling towards Jamaica and is expected to make landfall soon
The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025 US prepared to send aid to storm-hit Jamaica – as it happened This blog has closed
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 Hurricane Melissa to batter Jamaica as the island's strongest storm on record in almost 2 centuries Hurricane Melissa is set to pummel Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 Hurricane Melissa latest: ‘Extremely dangerous’ storm strengthens towards Cuba after devastating Jamaica The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of Jamaica with destructive winds and heavy rain