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Deadly Melissa
Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Deadly Melissa
T&T mobilises support for Jamaica as monster storm leaves trail of death and destruction
What makes Melissa historic?
Melissa was the strongest and only category five hurricane to make landfall in Jamaica. The last major hurricanes to make landfall there were Gilbert (1988) and Charlie (1951), both at category three strength, and all three systems were coincidentally separated by 37 years.
In terms of landfalling hurricanes, Melissa has equalled the 1935 Labour Day Hurricane in both maximum wind speed and pressure (185 mph and 892mb respectively). Looking at all Atlantic hurricanes, Melissa is now the third most intense in recorded history.
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