The slow-moving storm is forecast to reach Category 5 strength, which would be the strongest to hit Jamaica on record.

Direct landfalls from big hurricanes are rare for Jamaica. Melissa could pummel the island as an “upper-end” Category 4 ...

Jamaica faces damaging winds and heavy rainfall Sunday and Monday that could trigger catastrophic and life-threatening flash ...

Authorities across the Caribbean opened shelters and evacuated residents from low-lying areas. An ‘unprecedented’ amount of ...

Hurricane Melissa resumed strengthening Sunday evening and remains on track to be a powerful Category 5 hurricane near ...

A strengthening Melissa grew into a Category 4 hurricane Sunday and U.S. forecasters said it could reach Category 5 status, ...