The Brief

Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds and is expected to be Jamaica's worst hurricane on record.

The island is facing severe shortages of essential supplies like plywood, and all flights out have been canceled, leaving tourists stranded.

Melissa is forecasted to move northeast and also bring dangerous conditions, including flash flooding and landslides, to parts of Cuba.

A man spoke to FOX 4 and is worried about the damage to his properties, but his biggest concern is the people.

He has family members in Jamaica who are riding out the storm, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to find plywood and basic necessities as Hurricane Melissa gets closer.

Jamaica braces for Category 5 Hurricane

What we know:

The wind is picking up in Jamaica as Hurri

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