BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - After undergoing rapid intensification this weekend, Melissa made landfall as a Category 5 Hurricane along Jamaica’s southwest coast.

At landfall, Hurricane Melissa had maximum sustained winds at 185mph and a central pressure of 892mb. This is the strongest storm to ever impact the island of Jamaica. Previously, the 1988 Category 3 Hurricane, Gilbert, held that title.

Footage of Hurricane Melissa's eyewall from Hurricane Hunters (kbtx)

This storm is historic for all the wrong reasons. Life-threatening impacts are expected across the entire island. With an estimated 20-30″ of rain falling over the course of 24 hours, flash flooding is imminent. The National Hurricane Center is also forecasting storm surge upwards of 13 feet. Due to Jamaica’s mountainous terrain, l

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