Hurricane Melissa’s Direct Hit Knocks Most of Jamaica Offline
Most of the island of two million people was without internet service, and major airports were closed. Kingston, the capital, was mostly spared.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Jamaica and Haiti Tally Hurricane Victims as Melissa Slams Cuba
About 20 people, including children, died in a Haitian community and at least three bodies were found in Jamaica, officials said, as they began to assess the huge storm’s damage.
Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica as One of the Most Powerful on Record
The Category 5 storm, whose sustained wind speeds surpassed those of Hurricane Katrina, peeled roofs off homes, swelled rivers and drew dire warnings from officials.
Jamaica’s Beach Towns and Fishing Villages Brace for Hurricane Melissa
Stranded vacationers on the island, which depends on tourism, used their beds to block their windows in case the powerful storm shattered the glass.
Hurricane Melissa Could Hit as One of Jamaica’s Strongest Storms Ever
Direct landfalls from big hurricanes are rare for Jamaica. Melissa could pummel the island as an “upper-end” Category 4 hurricane, forecasters said.