Tracking Melissa

Date and TimeStatusDistance awayComment
November 29, 2025 @5:17 amLeft JamaicaCategory 5 Melissa made land fall in Westmoreland, Jamaica on October 28, 2025. Communities in Westmoreland and St. Elizabeth have the most severe structural damages. There are still major Towns like Montego Bay, St. James and Brown’s Town in St. Ann without JPS power. As of Nov. 11, 45 persons have been confirmed dead due to Melissa. There are several local and international organizations offering relief to persons in St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland. Jamaica has received a USD 150 million dollar catastrophe bond payment, less administrative fees, which is to be use for relief and rebuilding.
October 27, 2025Category 4From Montego bay to Port Antonio (201km)300 – 700 mm of rainfall. Catastrophic flash floods and landslides is expected.
October 25, 2025 @ 7:12 pmFrom Montego Bay to Morant Bay via Kingston (230 km)From Montego Bay to Morant Bay via Kingston (230 km)The system is travelling at a speed of 2 km/h, with wind speeds of up to 120 km/hr.
October 25, 2025 @ 12:30 pmTropical StormTwo times the distance from Half-Way-Tree to Montego BayThe System is travelling at a speed of 2km/hr, with wind speeds up to 110 km/hr.
October 25, 2025 @ 7:40 amTropical StormTwo times the distance from Half-Way-Tree to Montego BayStorm is below Jamaica and a little to the right
Table showing how the effects of Melissa Progressed