Situation Report | Hurricane Melissa
Project HOPE’s Emergency Response Team is responding to Hurricane Melissa after it made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. The hurricane has had a catastrophic impact due to its extreme winds, violent storm surge, and slow-moving nature.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica as a Category 5 storm bringing unprecedented rainfall, 185 mph winds, and gusts as high as 252 mph causing catastrophic damage.
This situation report has been last updated on November 19, 2025