Watch as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica.

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Coastal areas are facing intense wind and rain, as a third of the island is already experiencing power cuts, according to officials.

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