Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday in southwestern Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with wind speeds of more than 185 miles per hour and a life-threatening storm surge. It is the strongest hurricane to hit the island in 174 years.
Back in North Texas, those with family and friends in Jamaica anxiously hold their breath and pray their loved ones will be okay.
Hospital and school damaged in Savanna-la-Mar
Errol Byles' heart breaks as family sends him videos of Hurricane Melissa ravaging a hospital and school in Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica.
"Right now, the hurricane is beating down on them, and it is really creating havoc," Byles said.
Arlington restaurant owner steps up
Byles owns Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine in Arlington but still has a close connection to his home country.
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