Tragically, Hurricane Melissa has already claimed the lives of three individuals in Jamaica, with nearly 15 others sustaining injuries as the island braces for the arrival of this formidable Category 5 storm. Packing winds reaching up to 175 mph, Hurricane Melissa poses a severe threat to the region. Jamaican officials are urgently advising residents to seek refuge in designated shelters, emphasizing the potential for catastrophic flooding, destructive winds, and life-threatening storm surges.