Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm, is now making a direct hit on Jamaica, and is expected to leave behind unprecedented destruction and threatening lives across the island. With wind gusts of up to 215 mph,

Hurricane Melissa, which is stronger than Hurricane Katrina, is set to bring catastrophic winds, flash flooding and high storm surges to the island of Jamaica.

Storm's 185 mph winds are equivalent to EF4 tornado, threaten complete structural collapse and months-long power outages. Click to learn more.

It also marks the first time in 20 years that three or more Category 5 hurricanes have developed over the Atlantic Basin in one season. The last time was in 2005, when Hurricanes Emily, Katrina, Rita, and Wilma all reached Category 5—breaking a record.

These storms are the most intense that the Earth can produce. Melissa, Humberto and Erin were added to the list of rare storms in 2025.

Senior Meteorologist Wesley Williams tracks Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm. Plus, a look at the rain chances in South Mississippi ahead of a cold blast. Williams Family Farms features a u-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, a corn maze, and plenty of other fun activities.

Hurricane Melissa barreled into Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm with some of the fastest winds and strongest intensities ever recorded. The storm blew through the Caribbean island’s southwestern coast,