Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.

(THE CONVERSATION) Across Jamaica, streets are littered with torn-off roofs, splintered wood and other debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Downed power lines have left communities in the dark, and many flooded and wind-damaged homes are unlivable.

Hurricane Melissa was hitting eastern Cuba hard early Wednesday after slamming Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. Maps show its forecast path.

Jamrocc Authentic Jamaican Street Food and Groceries is still operating as normal, but owner Pauline Thompson is balancing her business with concern for her family.

NOAA trackers expect Hurricane Melissa to make catastrophic landfall in Jamaica Tuesday. How to watch live cam video updates, track spaghetti models and more.

A group of Oklahomans stranded in Jamaica due to Hurricane Melissa are helping with cleanup efforts as they await their return home.