Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa: Everything we know

As Hurricane Melissa heads towards Jamaica, Meteorologists Kathy Orr and Drew Anderson details its impact.

The Brief

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is nearing Jamaica with the potential for catastrophic flooding.

Philadelphia's Jamaican community is mobilizing to support relief efforts.

The U.S. State Department advises Americans in Jamaica to shelter-in-place.

Powerful Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is on the verge of making landfall in Jamaica, threatening to bring historic flooding to the island.

Philadelphia's Jamaican community prepares to help

Philadelphia has a significant Jamaican community, and they are gearing up to assist their homeland as Hurricane Melissa approaches.

Careda Matthews, who owns Careda’s Cari

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