Hurricane Melissa is a historically powerful storm with some of the highest wind speeds (175mph) ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin. The rare CAT 5 now ranks as the strongest storm on the planet this year. Sadly, it will also likely go down as Jamaica's worst hurricane in history. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered ahead of an expected 13 foot storm surge, up to 40" of rain, and winds that will decimate many buildings. | FOX 4 Weather