CHICAGO (WLS) -- What could be a catastrophic storm will be hit Jamaica on Tuesday.

With its Category 5 winds and potential for flooding and mudslides, there is concern that Hurricane Melissa could cripple Jamaica's airports, highways and communications network.

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"This will be the last time I speak with anyone for, I don't know how long," said Lindsey Kremer.

Kremer, of southwest suburban Oak Forest, is stranded in Jamaica with her husband after attending her best friend's wedding.

Their hotel, east of Montego Bay, is now boarded up as they prepare to hunker down in their bathroom.

"We're safe right now. We have food and water, and we're going to get through this, and we're going to be home whenever," Kremer said. "We might no

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