Hurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 storm Monday as it drew closer to Jamaica, where forecasters expected it to unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage.

Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm and is moving rapidly towards Jamaica, where it is expected to unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage.

According to AccuWeather, Melissa is expected to make its first landfall around 5 AM on Tuesday, October 28.