Satellite vision showed Hurricane Melissa moving over the Caribbean Sea as it developed into a Category 4 hurricane heading towards Jamaica and Cuba. The weather system is expected to bring catastrophic floods, landslides and storm surges to the region, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Melissa has maximum sustained winds of up to 140 mph (220kph) and is expected to strengthen as it heads towards Jamaica, where it should make landfall Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 night o

WATCH: Satellite vision showed Hurricane Melissa moving over the Caribbean Sea as it developed into a Category 5 hurricane heading towards Jamaica and Cuba on October 27, 2025. Authorities in Jamaica have implored residents to evacuate to nearly 900 shelters around the country, providing assistance to those wanting to leave. Courtesy: CSU/CIRA & NOA via Reuters | GMA News

'STRONGEST HURRICANE IN THE PLANET THIS YEAR' Hurricane Melissa, which has developed into a Category 5 storm, moves north in the Caribbean Sea towards Jamaica and Cuba on Monday. Shown here is U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, the "Hurricane Hunters," flying through Melissa on October 27 to collect vital data for the National Hurricane Center. The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. has advised Filipinos residing in Jamaica to take precautions and prepare for Meli