175 MPH Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica | Strongest Storm on Earth in 2025

175 MPH Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica | Strongest Storm on Earth in 2025

BREAKING NEWS: Hurricane Melissa has officially reached Category 5 strength, with sustained winds of 175 mph (280 km/h) and gusts pushing even higher — making it the strongest storm on Earth in 2025. Overnight, Melissa underwent rapid intensification as it charged northwest through the Caribbean Sea, its central pressure plunging to an astonishing 901 millibars, surpassing Hurricane Katrina’s record low of 902 mb.

As of early Tuesday morning, Jamaica faces imminent landfall, and the situation is turning catastrophic. The National Hurricane Center warns of up to 40 inches of rain, storm surges up to 13 feet, and sustained winds capable of devastating infrastructure and isolating entire communities. The island has already reported multiple casualties, with flooding and landslides occurring across southern Jamaica and Haiti.

This is Jamaica’s worst hurricane in more than 35 years, rivaling 1988’s Hurricane Gilbert. Emergency evacuations are under way, and residents in low-lying coastal areas have been told to move inland immediately. Across the Caribbean — from Haiti to eastern Cuba to the Dominican Republic — families are preparing for catastrophic flooding, structural failures, and long-term power outages.

Hurricane Melissa now stands among the top 10 most intense Atlantic storms ever recorded. Experts compare its power to Dorian, Irma, and Allen - storms that redefined modern weather history.

👉 If you’re watching from the United States, remember that Melissa’s impact extends beyond the Caribbean. Coastal Florida and the Southeast may experience dangerous surf, strong rip currents, and heavy rain bands in the coming days.

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