CNN News Central delivered urgent breaking news coverage regarding an intense storm building which is projected to bring 160 mph winds, 13 foot storm surges, and 40 inches of rain

Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 hurricane. Experts explain how Hurricane Melissa turned from tropical storm to supercharged monster in mere days: 'There is no question' first appeared on The Cool Down.

No deaths have been reported since Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica but winds, floods and landslides have caused extensive damage across multiple parishes

CNN’s Erin Burnett speaks to “Capital Weather Gang” Meteorologist Matthew Cappucci about his journey into the eye of Hurricane Melissa, and the danger the storm is expected to bring.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with wind speeds of up to 185 miles per hour.

Matthew Cappucci, a meteorologist for The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang, was caught on camera vomiting while flying through the eye of Hurricane Melissa. Cappucci was interviewed by CNN’s Erin Burnett on Monday and shared the gross footage — but Burnett pointed out that he had a good reason for allowing CNN to air it.

Tropical Storm Jerry formed over the central Atlantic Ocean Tuesday and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane this week.

Nations across the Caribbean were assessing the cost in lives and destruction from Hurricane Melissa, no more so than on Jamaica where at least 19 people died.