Millions of people across Jamaica are hunkering down and praying for safety from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on Tuesday around 1 p.m. with winds of 185 mph.

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In high-elevation areas, snow will pose a threat. NWS meteorologists warned of more than a foot of snow in some mountainous regions, which could create hazards to travel. In the U.S, the heaviest snow is expected to fall in Northern Washington.

Hurricane Melissa intensified into a powerful Category 5 storm and remained on track to slam Jamaica with a destructive storm surge, damaging winds and life-threatening flash flooding.

Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 5 storm with winds reaching 165 mph, and is expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, marking the first time

The FOX Weather team covering Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica found the location they were staying destroyed, with the team scrambling amidst the chaotic weather.

All of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night. It’s expected to last into Monday, authorizing the state’s emergency services personnel to be activated as necessary.

Dozens have been stunned to see US jets flying directly through the eye of the storm that's worse than Katrina.