As Hurricane Melissa, a formidable Category 4 storm, begins to recede from Jamaica, residents are warned to remain vigilant against persistent hazardous conditions. Rohan Brown, a representative from the Meteorological Service, emphasized during a press briefing that damaging hurricane-force winds are expected to persist, particularly in regions such as St James, Trelawny, sections of St Ann, and Hanover. The remainder of the island is forecasted to experience tropical storm-force winds and gusts. Additionally, scattered showers, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall are anticipated in St James, Hanover, St Elizabeth, and parts of St Ann, while other areas may encounter light to moderate showers accompanied by strong gusty winds. Coastal areas are not spared, with rough seas and dangerous waves predicted along the south coast, and a storm surge of two to four feet expected on the North Coast. Although the eye of Hurricane Melissa was projected to move offshore by 5:00 pm, Brown cautioned that the storm’s eyewall and spiral bands would continue to bring heavy winds and scattered showers as the hurricane progresses.
#EyeOnMelissa: Gusty winds and rain still expected as Melissa moves away from Jamaica
