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Historic Landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025 as a Category 5 hurricane. It made landfall near New Hope on the southwest coast of the island.
Record‑Tying Intensity
Melissa arrived with estimated sustained winds of 185 mph and a minimum central pressure of 892 mb. These figures tie it with the strongest landfalls ever recorded in the Atlantic basin, both in terms of wind and pressure.
Comparison to Atlantic Records
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