# The US National Hurricane Centre has warned that hurricane Melissa, which is expected to make landfall in Jamaica today, is expected to bring catastrophic and life-threatening winds, flooding and storm surge to the country. The Category 5 storm has already been blamed for three deaths in Jamaica, and four deaths in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The centre’s doctor, Michael Brennan, says they are anticipating complete damage, destruction of shelters, homes and buildings in the path of Melissa’s eye-centre. Warnings are also in place for Cuba and the southeastern Bahamas.
US centre warns Hurricane Melissa will bring catastrophic and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica