After a quieter period than originally anticipated, there’s a late sting in the tail for the North Atlantic hurricane area.

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 4 system with sustained winds around 140 mph (≈220 km/h) as it bears down on Jamaica.
Moving west at just 5 mph, Melissa’s slow pace means prolonged exposure to destructive winds, heavy rain, and storm surge.

Stay safe out there!