The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has reported that reconnaissance aircraft indicates a drift of Tropical Storm Melissa to the east-southeast over the Caribbean Sea, however, the Tropical Storm Warning and the Hurricane Watch continue for Jamaica. At 7 a.m., the centre of Tropical Storm Melissa was located near latitude 15.9 degrees North, longitude 75.0 degrees West. This is about 415 kilometres southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti and about 256 kilometres (159 miles) south-southeast of Moran

The Government has issued an “all clear” for Jamaica, meaning utility companies should commence restoration and recovery operations across the island. Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon is also urging supermarkets, wholesales, pharmacies and gas stations to reopen so that Jamaicans can have access to essential items. However, she is cautioning persons to be careful when venturing out given the hazards left behind by Hurricane Melissa. #GLNRToday | Jamaica Gleaner

Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, says while Melissa’s “interesting” drift east-southeast takes it away from Jamaica, this could be very short-lived. #GLNRToday | Jamaica Gleaner

Debris covers the grounds of Jake’s Hotel in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The well-known property, located in the community tourism hub, is home to Jamaica’s Calabash Literary Festival. During this year’s event, several presenters reflected on the community’s recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl in 2024. Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category Five storm. #MelissaAftermath | Jamaica Gleaner

The Alley Bridge in Clarendon is now impassable after the destructive impact of Hurricane Melissa. The system has left many Jamaicans reeling from the profound trauma and loss. #GLNRToday #MelissaAftermath | Jamaica Gleaner

Downed power lines and utility poles are scattered across sections of the Hellshire main road in Portmore, St Catherine, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The thoroughfare serves as the only route in and out of the community. #MelissaAftermath | Jamaica Gleaner