There is no future landfall expected from Hurricane Melissa, because the storm already formed, peaked, and dissipated in late October 2025.

What already happened

  • Hurricane Melissa was an extremely powerful Category 5 hurricane during the 2025 Atlantic season.
  • It made its main landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2025, near New Hope/Belmont in Westmoreland Parish, with sustained winds around 185 mph.
  • After crossing Jamaica, it weakened and made another landfall in eastern Cuba on October 29, then continued to weaken over the Bahamas and Atlantic.

So, “when will Hurricane Melissa hit?”

  • Hurricane Melissa is not an active storm anymore; its impacts were in October 2025, and it is no longer a threat in January 2026.
  • If you are seeing current posts or videos talking about “when will Hurricane Melissa hit,” they are likely:
    • Old content from October 2025 being reshared.
* Or generic trackers/guides that still use the name “Hurricane Melissa” as an example.

How to check current threats instead

If you are worried about a storm right now (early 2026), check official, real-time sources for your exact location:

  • National Hurricane Center (NHC) for Atlantic and East Pacific storms.
  • Your national meteorological service (e.g., Jamaica Meteorological Service, NOAA, or similar) for local watches and warnings.
  • Local emergency management or government alerts (radio, TV, government apps or websites).

Safety tips if any new storm forms

Even though Melissa is over, it is still wise to stay prepared each hurricane season:

  • Keep:
    • At least several days of water and non-perishable food.
* Flashlights, batteries, power banks, and a way to charge phones.
  • Follow evacuation guidance from local authorities early; do not wait until winds or flooding begin.
  • Rely on official forecasts rather than rumors or unverified social posts during any storm.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.