Live webcams around Jamaica show the approaching storm as Hurricane Melissa nears.
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 hurricane, has maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. The storm is expected to bring destructive winds, torrential rain, storm surge, and catastrophic flooding.
According to the National Hurricane Center, landfall is expected Tuesday morning. Note that webcams may go down if power outages spread.
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Author's summary: Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica.