Jamaica is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Which means aid will be coming in from all over the world, along with people that will help rebuild the infrastructure, buildings etc.
Water vapor loop, shows dry air and shear to Melissa's west, which is also giving it the kick to move to the NE. Its forward speed is up to 16MPH.
blob:https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/d28d79c9-b1dc-4880-a36a-8269bda320bd
I am not sure the plane got dead center of the hurricane. https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/recon/recon_AF301-2613A-MELISSA.png https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/recon/recon_AF301-2613A-MELISSA_dropsondes.png
If fhose really intense pink colored convection can wrap completely wrap around the center, will we see it reach cat 5 status again before it hits Cuba? Or will it only make it to Cat 3-4?
952 on first pass, so pretty close to what NHC said at 5pm EDT advisory.
https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/recon/recon_NOAA2-2513A-MELISSA.png
https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/recon/recon_NOAA2-2513A-MELISSA.png
5pm EDT advisory has it as a very dangerous cat 4 storm.
5:00 PM EDT Tue Oct 28
Location: 18.5°N 77.7°W
Moving: NNE at 8 mph
Min pressure: 921 mb
Max sustained: 145 mph
Not a surprise given how high some of those mountains are in Jamaica. They do a number on any tropical system. But the eye is about to hit the water again, so time will tell if if re-strengthens once it hits the bathwater temps north of Jamaica
As long as the batteries hold out, and they don't get physically blown away, they probably will be able to keep broadcasting. Once their batteries run out, that will be it it for at least a few days.
I am sure he will take video, pictures while in the eye, might be a bit before he can upload any photos/pictures.
He keeps repositioning as the storm gets closer as long as he can before he hunkers down.
10:00 AM EDT Tue Oct 28
Location: 17.7°N 78.1°W
Moving: NNE at 7 mph
Min pressure: 892 mb
Max sustained: 185 mph
Hopefully Melissa will start to speed up, pull away faster than it is moving in, but so far still crawling along at 7mph.
With 180mph winds at ground level, I can only imagine how bumpy this ride is in to Melissa at flight level. Looks like the eyewall is just starting to come onshore.
These numbers are insane. Hurricane Josh checked in a couple of hours ago, said he is keeping an eye on things, ready to move to a safer place if need be. 9:00 AM EDT Tue Oct 28
Location: 17.6°N 78.1°W
Moving: NNE at 7 mph
Min pressure: 896 mb
Max sustained: 180 mph