Hurricane Melissa Impact Stories from Jamaica for The Guardian

We would like to hear from people about the impact Hurricane Melissa is having in their area Hurricane Melissa has strengthened to a category 5 storm expected to strike Jamaica on early Tuesday. The “life-threatening” storm is expected to bring up to 40in (101cm) of rainfall to some parts of Jamaica, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), as well as destructive winds of 160mph (260 kph) and the risk of major flooding. Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic are also threatened. “Catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely,” the advisory said. If you’ve been affected by Hurricane Melissa, we’d like to hear from you if it’s safe for you to get in touch. Though we’d like to hear from you, your safety and security are most important. When recording, or sharing your content with us, please put your welfare and the welfare of others first. Extreme weather events can be very unpredictable and carry very real risks. Share your experience If you've been affected by Hurricane Melissa - and if it's safe to do so - share your experience. Please share your story if you are 18 or over, anonymously if you wish.