SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) - Good morning - Stormteam 3 Meteorologist Alysa Carsley - let's have a fabulous Tuesday!

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa

TROPICS: Catastrophic category 5 Hurricane Melissa is nearing landfall this morning along the western coast of Jamaica. Max winds of 175 mph and wind gusts up to 215 mph. It is expected to maintain its devastating strength as it crosses the island through this evening. The island is expected to receive 15-30" of rain fall, leading to flash flooding, 9-15' storm surge, and extreme winds. NHC: Within the eyewall, total structural failure is likely.

After hitting Jamaica, it will cross Cuba as a weakening but still powerful hurricane. Our Wednesday cold front will help steer Melissa away from the east coast.

Local Forecast

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