Hurricane Melissa is turning towards Jamaica, bringing winds of 175 mph and potentially catastrophic rains. The storm, which has been classified as a category 5 hurricane, is expected to bring life-threatening conditions, including flooding and landslides, to Jamaica and possibly other islands such as Haiti and Cuba. Reports indicate that Jamaica has already been affected, but it is unclear if the storm has made landfall in other locations, with one report suggesting a landfall in eastern Cuba.