Hurricane Melissa, a devastating Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph as of Monday morning, Oct. 27, is nearing Jamaica.

A hurricane warning remains in effect for Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa has further strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane.&n

A tropical storm warning and hurricane watch are now in effect for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Melissa moves slowly across the Caribbean Sea and closer to the island. It means tropical storm conditions pose a possible threat to the island within 36 hours and hurricane conditions are likely to pose a threat within 48 hours,