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by Lamatha Fray (Author)
On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa, an extremely powerful Category 5 hurricane, struck Jamaica with devastating force, bringing hurricane-force winds of approximately 131 miles per hour (211 km/h) recorded near Black River, St. Elizabeth.
Hurricane Melissa 2025 documents the storm, its impact, and the experiences surrounding one of the most powerful hurricanes to affect Jamaica. It captures the destruction, resilience, and human stories that emerged in the aftermath, offering a record of an extraordinary natural disaster and its lasting impact on communities.