Hurricane Melissa is not expected to hit Jamaica again; it already struck the island on October 28, 2025, and that event is over.

What already happened

  • Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica in the early afternoon of October 28, 2025, near New Hope/Belmont in Westmoreland Parish.
  • It came ashore as an extremely powerful Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds around 185 mph, the strongest hurricane on record to hit Jamaica.
  • After crossing Jamaica, the center moved away later the same day and then went on to impact Cuba and parts of The Bahamas before weakening over the Atlantic.

What this means for now

  • As of January 2026, Hurricane Melissa is a past storm, so there is no future “hit time” to predict for Jamaica.
  • Any current or upcoming bad weather in Jamaica would be due to different systems, so local forecasts and alerts are what matter now.

How to stay updated

  • Check the Jamaica Meteorological Service , local radio/TV, or trusted weather apps for the latest official advisories if you are in or traveling to Jamaica.
  • During hurricane season, follow guidance from Jamaica’s Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) for evacuation routes, shelters, and safety tips.

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