Hurricane Melissa has upgraded to a category 5. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Jamaica as Melissa continues to move westward over the Caribbean Sea, just south of the island. The Meteorological Service of Jamaica reports that the system is expected to gradually turn northward, bringing the potential for hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, and dangerous sea conditions. #CVMNews #TrackingMelissa | CVM Television

As Category 5 Hurricane Melissa continues its path toward Jamaica, strong waves and winds are developing along the Palisadoes Strip in downtown Kingston. Melissa is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica as a powerful major hurricane, then move across southeastern Cuba Tuesday night and into the southeastern Bahamas on Wednesday. #GLNRToday #TrackingMelissa 📽: Matthew McKoy | Jamaica Gleaner