I don’t currently have live access to the latest advisories, but here’s the latest widely reported situation and guidance based on trusted sources up to now: Direct answer
- Jamaica is experiencing Hurricane Melissa. It made landfall as a powerful storm and is delivering extremely dangerous winds, life-threatening storm surge, and historic rainfall in some areas. Expect continued impacts including heavy rain, flash flooding, and potential landslides as the system moves across the island.
Context and what to expect
- Timing: Melissa’s approach and landfall in Jamaica occurred in the latest updates, with authorities previously warning that landfall could occur on the designated day and time, intensifying rapidly prior to arrival. Given the storm’s slow movement in some updates, rainfall totals could be exceptionally high in affected regions over a multi-hour to multi-day window. For precise local timing and the exact landfall location, consult Jamaica’s meteorological service and the U.S. National Hurricane Center or equivalent authoritative feeds for Jamaica, which provide real-time advisories and any changes to the track or intensity.
- Impacts: Expect widespread wind damage, power outages, and significant flooding in low-lying and mountainous areas. Coastal regions may experience dangerous storm surge. Authorities have emphasized evacuations in particularly vulnerable zones and urged residents to follow official guidance.
- Current status indicators: The system is described as extremely dangerous with life-threatening conditions, including very high rainfall and potential for landslides in hilly terrains. Stay indoors if advised and seek higher ground only if necessary evacuations have been ordered by authorities.
What to do if you’re in Jamaica or nearby
- Monitor official channels: National hurricane center advisories, local meteorological service updates, and government emergency management briefings for the latest tracking, intensity, and specific evacuation/order details.
- Safety actions: If you are in a warned area, complete any mandated evacuations, secure homes, and stock emergency supplies (water, non-perishable food, medications, first-aid, flashlights, batteries). Avoid travel during the storm, and stay off flooded roads.
- Post-storm: Heed guidance on re-entry, avoid descending into flooded areas, and watch for hazards like downed power lines and contaminated water. Local authorities will provide recovery and shelter information as the situation evolves.
If you’d like, I can check for the most current, location-specific advisories from authoritative sources and summarize the latest timing, track, and safety instructions for your exact area.
