Texas newlyweds stranded in Jamaica as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa hits

What began as a dream honeymoon has became a terrifying ordeal for newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop from Texas, who’re stranded in Jamaica as Class 5 Hurricane Melissa barrels towards the island, in keeping with stories Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth.

Melissa is forecast to develop into the strongest hurricane in Jamaica’s historical past, with sustained winds of 175 miles per hour. Officers warn of life-threatening flash flooding, landslides and widespread injury to close by areas. Residents and guests are urged to take emergency measures because the storm approaches.

The bishops, who’re staying in Montego Bay on the island’s northwest coast, arrived simply earlier than evacuation orders have been issued, Fox 4 reported. Since then, the airport has been boarded up and all outbound flights have been canceled, leaving many vacationers stranded because the hurricane subsides, the station added.

“All we’re listening to is how intense the storm might be, and we simply do not know what to anticipate at this level,” Hunter mentioned, in keeping with the native station.

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The Bishop couple have been hit by Hurricane Melissa throughout their honeymoon in Montego Bay, Jamaica. (Kasydee Bishop/Fb)

Kasydee added that she prayed that the hurricane wouldn’t disrupt the airport and forestall them from returning residence. Nevertheless, the couple have since moved to a shelter because the storm strikes via the nation.

“We actually really feel fairly secure right here!!” she mentioned in a put up on TikTok on Monday, including that she feels very blessed to have a spot to remain. “Simply praying continuous for the safety of and everybody right here!!!”

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The bishop’s couple was hit by Hurricane Melissa whereas celebrating their honeymoon on the island. (Kasydee Bishop/Fb)

As Melissa strikes northeast, Cuba and surrounding nations put together for heavy rain, flooding, storm surges and damaging winds. Areas exterior the direct path of the storm are additionally anticipated to expertise extreme climate.

Storm surge is pictured earlier than the arrival of Hurricane Melissa close to Kingston, Jamaica, on October 25, 2025. (RICARDO MAKYN/AFP)

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The final time Jamaica skilled a hurricane of comparable magnitude was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, a Class 4 storm remembered because the deadliest and most harmful within the nation’s historical past. The storm has left tons of of individuals homeless and compelled 1000’s into overcrowded emergency shelters, in keeping with a report by the Nationwide Library of Jamaica. Regardless of the ferocity, the official loss of life toll remained comparatively low with 45 fatalities and few reported accidents, however the storm prompted an estimated $800 million in injury throughout the island, the discharge mentioned.