National Weather Service on Instagram: "Oct 27, 8am EDT update on #Melissa from the National Hurricane Center: Jamaica: Do not venture out of your safe shelter. Catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely today through Tuesday. Destructive winds, especially in the mountains, will begin by this evening, leading to extensive infrastructural damage, long-lasting power and communication outages, and isolated communities. Life-threatening storm surge and damagi

NHC Director Dr. Michael Brennan warns on the catastrophic impacts from Major Hurricane #Melissa expected to make landfall early Tuesday morning along the south coast of Jamaica. Keep track of the forecast at Hurricanes.gov | NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center

National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome provides a LIVE update Tropical Storm #Melissa. The Atlantic hurricane season continues until November 30. Follow us on social media to get the latest updates! Stay tuned for posts during tropical events and LIVE updates on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Facebook & YouTube - @ NOAA/NWS National Hurricane Center Instagram - @ nwsnhc_hurricanes X - @ NWSNHC For more detailed forecasts and text updates, visit Hurricanes.gov. *****************

National Weather Service on Instagram: "Key Messages: 1. Jamaica: Remain sheltered! Catastrophic flash flooding, landslides, and destructive winds will continue through today, causing widespread infrastructure damage, power and communication outages, and isolated communities. Total structural failure is possible near the path of Melissa’s center. Along the southern coast, life-threatening storm surge and damaging waves are expected through the day. Failure to act may result in serious injury or