Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm this week as it barrelled towards Jamaica — with authorities braced for catastrophic winds, flash flooding and landslides. It is believed to be one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history and currently. The US National Hurricane Center in Miami also warned people in the storm’s path as landfall neared Tuesday morning that this is the “last chance to protect your life”. A US Air Force plane also flew into the eye of the Hurricane on Monday to collect vital data for the NHC — sharing stunning footage from the journey.

The storm is expected to slice diagonally across the island with 185 mph (295 kph) winds before hitting Cuba. The Jamaican government said it had done all it could to prepare as it warned of devastating damage from

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