How Hurricane Melissa went from a tropical storm to the most powerful of the year

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall in Jamaica, causing catastrophic conditions. Jamaican officials have urged residents to evacuate to higher ground and shelters due to the threat of destructive winds and flooding. The storm's rapid intensification and slow movement are likely to result in prolonged torrential rain, increasing the risk of deadly flooding and landslides.