Hurricane Melissa upgraded to Category 4
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Melissa developed into a deadly Category 5 hurricane Monday, Oct. 27, and is expected to have historically catastrophic impacts on the northern Caribbean.
Article first published: Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, 5 a.m. ET
Jamaica and other countries impacted by Hurricane Melissa will be getting help from organizations right here in South Florida.
A hurricane warning was in effect for Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa barreled toward the island as a Category 4 storm on Sunday, October 26.According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm’s main threats would include “life-threatening and catastrophic” flash flooding,