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Hurricane Melissa Strikes Jamaica Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025, as a powerful Category 5 storm with sustained winds near 185 mph, making it the strongest hurricane in the nation’s history. The storm caused widespread devastation across multiple parishes, particularly in the southwest, where homes, schools, and infrastructure were severely damaged. Official reports confirm 45 deaths, while others remain missing, and many more were displaced into emergency shelters