Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 early Monday as it neared Jamaica, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

Hurricane Melissa roared toward Jamaica with destructive Category 4 winds Monday and was expected to strengthen further before making landfall on the Caribbean nation with up to 30 inches (76 centime...

The storm is expected to bring catastrophic impacts, including up to 40 inches of rain over the next few days, as the storm continues to move at a snail's pace.