DETROIT (WXYZ) — A Detroit woman's dream vacation to celebrate her sister's 70th birthday has turned into a terrifying ordeal as Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica.

Tamika Gaines took her sister to Jamaica for what was supposed to be a milestone birthday celebration, but now finds herself and other hotel guests huddled on a ballroom floor as the powerful storm rages outside.

Watch Glenda Lewis' video report below: Metro Detroiters riding out Hurrican Melissa in Jamaica

"Everybody is looking scared," Gaines said during a video call with 7 News Detroit anchor Glenda Lewis on Tuesday, showing fellow guests sitting on the floor of the hotel ballroom where they spent Monday night.

Hotel workers were busy Tuesday reinforcing barricades to protect guests from the hurricane's destructive wind

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