Tropical Storm Melissa

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to intensify overinto thea comingmajor days.hurricane Aon TropicalSaturday Storm25 WarningOctober. andA Hurricane WatchWarning areis in effect for Jamaica basedand on the currentJamaican weathergovernment projections.is Weatherclosing conditions, suchairports asnationwide, heavywith rainKingston Norman Manley International Airport closing from 8pm local time on 25 October and sustainedother winds,airports areexpected to follow. Melissa’s exact trajectory is not known but it is expected to affect portionsthe whole of Jamaica.

LocalJamaica authoritiesin some way. There are continuingestimates for up to monitor700 andmillimetres updateof onrain, thestorm progresssurges around coastal areas bringing waves of Tropicalup Stormto Melissa.4 Advicemetres, remainsand winds of up to stay135 informedmiles byper monitoringhour. localCatastrophic flash floods and landslides are likely. The Jamaican government has published a list of available hurricane shelters in advance of anticipated landfall.

We urge those in Jamaica to monitor local and international weather updates, including from the Meteorological Service for Jamaica and the US National Hurricane Centre, and follow the guidance of local authorities, especially in the event of any evacuation orders. See ‘Extreme weather and natural disasters’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page.

Hurricane season

Hurricane season runs from June to November. Stay informed by monitoring local and international weather updates, including from the US National Hurricane Centre, and follow the guidance of local authorities, especially in the event of evacuation orders. See ‘Extreme weather and natural disasters’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page.