Hurricane Melissa now rare Category 5 storm
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Melissa developed into a deadly Category 5 hurricane Monday, Oct. 27, and is expected to have historically catastrophic impacts on the northern Caribbean.
Article first published: Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, 5 a.m. ET
Jamaica and other countries impacted by Hurricane Melissa will be getting help from organizations right here in South Florida.
A fast developing storm was expected to bring “unprecedented” amounts of rain to several countries, meteorologists said.