MEMPHIS, Tenn. - At around noon Tuesday, Hurricane Melissa made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica, on the southwest side of the island as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, with maximum sustained winds of 185 MPH. RELATED: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as devastating Category 5 storm It then took direct aim at Montego Bay, on the north side, right where Raniah White's family was staying.

"It's pretty shocking, a little bit devastating. And I will say it's very nerve wracking for us and for them... There's nothing we can really do about it besides, I mean, just try to keep them updated, Raniah said.

Raniah has been watching the track of Melissa from her home in Texas, keeping in touch with her family as much as possible.

"It has been kind of ch

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