Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 4 storm, unleashing chaos across the Caribbean. With Jamaica bracing for catastrophic flooding, authorities have activated shelters and closed airports as the monster hurricane nears landfall. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warns it could strengthen into a Category 5, threatening devastating rain, power outages, and destruction across Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti. Stay tuned for updates as Hurricane Melissa continues its deadly path. #hurricaneme

Hurricane Melissa intensified as the “life-threatening” storm approached Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28, with 185 mph winds, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. https://abc7chicago.com/post/hurricane-melissa-is-now-strongest-storm-planet-year/18079781/ | ABC 7 Chicago

A rare and catastrophic Category 5 storm is bearing down on Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified over the weekend and is now the strongest storm ever forecast to strike the island nation. It's expected to unleash devastating winds, storm surge and extreme rain, setting off life-threatening flooding and landslides. Follow live updates on the hurricane: https://cnn.it/43GV7m3 | CNN