TVJ Discussion and GOJ Press Briefing | Tropical System Melissa | Oct 27, 2025, 9:00 AM EST

Swimmers brave rough seas and intense winds at Alligator Pond, southern Manchester, as the outer bands of Hurricane Melissa lash Jamaica on Sunday. The Category 4 hurricane is expected to make landfall Monday night or Tuesday morning. #GLNRToday #TrackingMelissa | Jamaica Gleaner

Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, says while Melissa’s “interesting” drift east-southeast takes it away from Jamaica, this could be very short-lived. #GLNRToday | Jamaica Gleaner

Pamphret Main Road in eastern St Thomas has become a raging stream as conditions worsen in parts of the parish due to the effects of the approaching Hurricane Melissa. Some motorists were forced to turn back amid flooding in the area on Sunday. #TrackingMelissa #GLNRToday | Jamaica Gleaner