Hurricane Melissa claims many lives in Haiti and Jamaica, impacting Cuba as it moves towards the Bahamas.
Hurricane Melissa Causes Destruction in the Caribbean As of October 29, 2025, Hurricane Melissa has resulted in the deaths of dozens and caused significant destruction in Jamaica, Haiti, and now Cuba. This powerful Category 5 storm made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, packing winds of 185 mph, making it one of the most intense hurricanes […]
At Least 39 People Killed After Hurricane Melissa Hits the Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa Leaves Destruction in its Wake Hurricane Melissa made landfall for the second time in eastern Cuba on Wednesday morning, bringing with it fierce winds and heavy rainfall. This devastation unfolded just hours after the storm struck Jamaica, being recorded as the third strongest hurricane ever in the Atlantic Basin. As reports of the […]
Disaster teams sent to Jamaica by the State Department following Hurricane Melissa
Assistance Following Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on Tuesday, the State Department is dispatching a team to aid in disaster response efforts, anticipating arrival as soon as Thursday. The State Department has announced the deployment of the Regional Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and will also activate the Urban Search and […]
Texas newlyweds stuck in Jamaica due to Hurricane Melissa hitting the island
What began as a dream honeymoon for Texas newlyweds Cassidy and Hunter Bishop quickly transformed into a nightmarish situation as they found themselves stuck in Jamaica while Category 5 Hurricane Melissa approached the island. The storm is projected to have maximum sustained winds reaching 175 miles per hour, marking it as potentially the strongest hurricane […]
The Day After Hurricane Melissa Reveals Severe Destruction in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa Hits Cuba After Devastating Jamaica In the early hours of Wednesday, Hurricane Melissa made its second landfall in eastern Cuba, striking as a Category 3 hurricane. The storm brought with it sustained winds reaching up to 190 mph and heavy rainfall, coming on the heels of severe destruction it caused in Jamaica, where […]
Arthur Blank contributes $1.5 million to support Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts
Arthur M. Blank Foundation Pledges $1.5 Million for Hurricane Melissa Relief On Wednesday morning, the Arthur M. Blank Foundation shared that Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is committing an “initial grant” of $1.5 million to aid relief efforts for Hurricane Melissa. This funding is intended to bolster the initiatives of World Central Kitchen, Team Rubicon, […]
Hurricane Melissa Hits Cuba While Jamaica Recovers Afterwards
Hurricane Melissa Hits Cuba, Leaves Destruction in Jamaica Hurricane Melissa swept through eastern Cuba, making landfall near Chivirico early Wednesday after being downgraded to a Category 3 storm. This severe weather event followed one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record that impacted Jamaica. The National Hurricane Center indicated that Melissa would maintain its strength […]
Hurricane Melissa strikes eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm
Hurricane Melissa struck near Chivirico in eastern Cuba early Wednesday as a Category 3 hurricane, having previously impacted Jamaica as one of the most formidable hurricanes on record in the Atlantic, according to reports from the U.S. National Hurricane Center. In Cuba, many people sought safety in evacuation centers, with hurricane warnings issued for Granma, […]
Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica Hard: Island Faces Most Powerful Storm Ever Recorded
Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica As many areas welcome the fall season, Jamaica, on the other hand, is preparing for an unprecedented storm. Hurricane Melissa, classified as a Category 5, is projected to hit Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. With winds reaching up to 175 miles per hour, concerns about heavy rainfall, flooding, and extensive […]
Texas couple stuck in Jamaica as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa approaches
Newlyweds Stranded in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa Approaches What began as a dream honeymoon for Texas couple Cassidy and Hunter Bishop quickly turned into a nightmare when they found themselves trapped in Jamaica as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa threatened the island. The hurricane is projected to produce sustained winds of 175 miles per hour, which […]