Direct answer: Based on latest public updates, Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica early Tuesday, October 28, 2025, bringing catastrophic winds, life-threatening rainfall, storm surge, and widespread damage. Authorities have issued evacuation and sheltering orders for vulnerable areas, and residents along the coast should follow official guidance immediately. Context and what you should do now:
- Monitor official sources for Jamaica: the Jamaica Meteorological Service, the National Hurricane Center, and Jamaica’s Civil Service/Disaster Management offices for official alerts, evacuation orders, and shelter locations.
- Prepare an emergency plan:
- Secure sheltering arrangements in a safe, weather-resistant location away from flood- or storm-surge-prone areas.
- Have an emergency kit with water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, medications, important documents, and a first-aid kit.
- Bring indoors or firmly secure outdoor items that could become projectiles.
- If you are in a path advisory area:
- Evacuate if instructed, especially from coastal or flood-prone zones.
- Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
If you can share your location in Jamaica (city/parish) and whether you need a quick safety checklist or real-time evacuation guidance, I can tailor the steps to your situation.
