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US Embassy Jamaica @USEmbassyJA - Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph and higher gusts, is expected to intensify further through tonight before fluctuating in strength. It is projected to make landfall in Jamaica as a major hurricane Monday night or early Tuesday. Melissa is expected to bring 15 to 30 inches of rain to parts of Jamaica through Wednesday, with isolated areas receiving up to 40 inches. Catastrophic flash flooding and landslides are likely.
This is a dangerous storm. U.S. citizens potentially in the path of the hurricane should decide whether to leave now while some flights are still available or be prepared to shelter in place. Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport and Ian Fleming International Airport in Ocho Rios closed last night, and Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport plans to close October 26 at 12:00 noon local time.
The U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica will be available for limited emergency services only October 27-31 and COM personnel have been ordered to safe havens. All routine ACS and visa appointments have been canceled. We will work to reschedule them as soon as possible after Tropical Storm Melissa.
Actions to Take:
• Monitor NOAA, the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, and the local news for updates.
• Shelter in place and contact your loved ones to let them know how you are doing.
• Monitor ODPEM:
• https://odpem.org.jm/shelters/
• https://odpem.org.jm/hurricanes/
• Local Emergency Numbers: Police: 119, Fire and Ambulance: 110, Hurricane update: 116, and Jamaica Red Cross: +1-876-984-7860
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica
+1-876-702-6000
KingstonACS@state.gov
https://jm.usembassy.gov
U.S. Consular Agency Montego Bay