Tropical weather update - Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa remains an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane and its core is slamming Jamaica today. Winds increased to a whopping 185 mph late morning just before landfall around noon near New Hope, Jamaica. Jamaica is dealing with catastrophic and life-threatening conditions, including destructive winds, storm surge and rainfall totals of 15 to 30 inches, which will lead to widespread flash flooding and possible landslides through early Wednesday. Based on wind speed, Hurricane Melissa is tied for the second strongest hurricane ever in the Atlantic basin.