Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica
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Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a monster Category 5 storm early Monday, Oct. 27, as it churns slowly through the Caribbean.
As Hurricane Melissa strengthens in the Caribbean, forecasters project the system will be far enough away that there will be little to no impact in SC.
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to ever hit Jamaica, made landfall at 1 p.m. Tuesday, threatening to reshape the island nation for years to come.The Cat
Melissa is a monster, and images start to emerge as Melissa moves through the island: landslides, flash floods, storm surge, and violent winds.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Friday declared a state of emergency as the tropical disturbance moved closer, telling residents of his state to monitor the forecast and start preparing. The governor's order puts emergency plans in place and makes federal help available.