TropicalHurricane Storm Melissa

TropicalHurricane Storm Melissa is expected to intensifymake intolandfall as a major hurricane in Jamaica on SaturdayTuesday 2528 October. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Jamaica andand, thewhilst JamaicanMelissa’s government is closing airports nationwide, with Kingston Norman Manley International Airport closing from 8pm local time on 25 October and other airports expected to follow. Melissa’s exact trajectory is not knownknown, but it is expected to affectbring theexceptional wholelevels of Jamaicarainfall into somethe way.whole of Jamaica. There are estimates for up to 700 millimetres of rain, storm surges around coastal areas bringing waves of up to 4 metres, and winds of up to 135 miles per hour. Catastrophic flash floods and landslides are likely.

The Jamaican government has publishedclosed aits listinternational airports until further notice. You may wish to monitor live updates from the Jamaican airport authorities regarding the status of availableNorman hurricaneManley sheltersInternational Airport in Kingston (@NMIA) and Sangster International Airport in advanceMontego Bay (@MBJAIRPORT).You should monitor and follow the advice of anticipatedyour landfall.tour operator.

WePlease urgecontinue those in Jamaica to monitor localmonitor  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,authorities, especially in the event of any evacuation orders. The Jamaican Government has published a list of available hurricane shelters in advance of anticipated landfall.

In the aftermath of a hurricane, power, communications and water supplies can be disrupted. See ‘Extreme weather and natural disasters’ on the 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.