The hurricane, which reached Category 5, is expected to hit Jamaica this Tuesday morning (28), with winds that could reach 257 km/h at the time of impact.
Hurricane Melissa became this Monday (27) the most powerful storm in the world in 2025, with sustained winds of up to 280 km/h, according to the US National Hurricane Center.
The hurricane, which reached category 5, is expected to hit Jamaica this Tuesday morning (28), with winds that can reach 257 km/h at the time of impact.
The island’s population is already preparing to face what could be Jamaica’s worst hurricane in decades. Melissa has already left a trail of destruction in the Caribbean, with at least four confirmed deaths in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
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After passing through Jamaica, Melissa is expected to head to Cuba, where a serious impact is also expected, with strong winds, intense rain and the risk of flooding and landslides.
Cuban authorities have already evacuated tens of thousands of people in risk areas. Meanwhile, the American government is monitoring the situation and preparing humanitarian support for the region.
Despite the strength of the hurricane, a cold front system in the United States should protect the country’s east coast, moving Melissa to the open sea and avoiding direct impacts.
