This is terrifying! Prayers for Malaise and Jamaica

[WhiteTara]

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1PMDwQTZgb/

Jamaica will be unrecognizable later this week.
Extremely scary situation unfolding for the residents of Jamaica right now. Hurricane Melissa is undergoing super rapid intensification and is now a category four with 140 mph winds. We will likely be looking at a category five later today at this rate.
Catastrophic impacts are expected for the island nation and unfortunately many don't have the ability to evacuate. Prayers definitely needed now for our friends in Jamaica.

[SheltieLover]

1. Stay safe, Malaise & All!

[hlthe2b]

2. My thoughts are with Malaise and all of Jamaica.

May this pass with as minimal damage as possible. Be safe. Be well!

[Maru Kitteh]

3. I know you will, but please be safe Malaise!

Let us know you are okay as soon as you can!

[Walleye]

4. I hope they all stay safe. This hurricane looks big and nasty and it is slow moving.

[Baitball Blogger]

5. We're all thinking of you!

[Traildogbob]

6. I wanna Do more than wish and pray,

I just don’t have faith in either. Protect yourself, your family and friend’s lives first. And I hope we can come together with full financial support to help rebuild if needed.
I am at ground zero Helena, and we now know what you guys face way too often there. Deadly wind and flooding, and helpless fear as it happens.
A whole lotta hearts here ready to do what we can.

[littlemissmartypants]

17. ❤️

[Billsdaughter]

7. Please get to high ground Malaise!

And please let us know you're safe. We are all rooting for your safe passage through this storm.

[blm]

8. My heart is in my throat.

((malaise))

[LoisB]

9. I do pray and I am praying for malaise and all of Jamaica.

[hamsterjill]

15. Seconded.

Holding our precious Malaise in my prayers, as well as the entire population of Jamaica.

[Tanuki]

10. Jamaican diaspora organizes relief plan

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20251026/diaspora-mobilises-relief-plans-hurricane-melissa-nears-jamaica

"Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, retired Major General Anthony Anderson, is coordinating disaster preparedness efforts among members of the diaspora as Hurricane Melissa threatens to impact the island for days.

Ambassador Anderson is expected to host a Zoom meeting this evening (tomorrow) to outline the coordinated relief response.

According to Oliver Mair, spokesman for the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, DC the country’s honorary consuls across the United States will participate in the meeting. They will outline ongoing preparations to support Jamaica should the hurricane make landfall.

Mair, who is also Jamaica’s Consul General in Miami, said several discussions have already been held with members of the diaspora to establish a unified approach to relief coordination.

Representatives from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and other government agencies in Jamaica are also expected to brief participants on the situation at home.".... (more)

[mjvpi]

11. I'm sure that our great country will have aid and delivery set up and ready to go as soon as possible.

Stay safe Malaise. Just some snark to feast on.

[Roy Rolling]

12. Let's hope it stalls south before moving north

Jamaica would be spared by an inch. The best thing is for the center of movement to remain below 3mph westward. Slower would be nice for Malaise. 😻🙏

[chouchou]

13. I woke this morning thinking about Malaise. Winds sustain of 140 MP

That's unbelievably dangerous..

[Trueblue Texan]

14. May they all be shielded by any force available.

Sending thoughts of light and love and protection.

[littlemissmartypants]

41. ❤️🙏

[BattleRow]

16. This is a heavy burden to bear,much less witness..

As a survivor of historic hurricanes,my deepest compassion to all.
Une ami a DU.

[littlemissmartypants]

18. Outlook (subject to change)

Tuesday Melissa outlook.

— (@2diamondeyes.bsky.social) 2025-10-26T16:27:46.108Z

Jamaica, in particular, will likely suffer catastrophic impacts from now rapidly-intensifying (but slow-moving) Hurricane #Melissa. A *Category 5* landfall now appears to be the most likely outcome, & 30-40+ inches of *additional* rain in mountains will lead to extreme flooding.

— Daniel Swain (@weatherwest.bsky.social) 2025-10-25T21:26:51.000Z

[AllaN01Bear]

19. ""

[Raine1967]

20. She has been worried for all of us weatherwise for decades.

Now it's our turn.

Sending all I can to her, Jamaica, and Hispanola. That includes Love.

Sending up prayers.

[berniesandersmittens]

22. Amen

[littlemissmartypants]

42. Exactly.

[Clouds Passing]

21. 🙏🏼

[tavernier]

23. We are here for you, our friend.

We will be there for you when you are back with us safe and sound.

[Solly Mack]

24. ...

Thinking of you, malaise.

[pacalo]

25. Malaise is the one who looks out for everyone else.

Please keep Malaise and her loved ones safe; she is a gem.

[gademocrat7]

26. Stay safe Malaise

Praying for all of Jamaica.

[KitFox]

27. I just donated to World Central Kitchen. They always respond immediately to disasters and will have their

teams mobilized and ready. Every update is so frightening! Hoping with all my heart for safety for you, Malaise, your family and friends and everyone in its path. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[calimary]

28. Now THAT'S a FANTASTIC idea!

World Central Kitchen.

Making a note…

[Maru Kitteh]

34. Excellent suggestion! n/t

[electric_blue68]

29. Hoping for your, family, and friends safety, malaise, and for Jamaica...

Hoping the storm will speed up, reduce intensity, and move away from your island.

[La Coliniere]

30. Hold on tight our dear Malaise

Your DU friends are hanging on tight here with you, figuratively speaking. You’ve experienced these terrible storms in the past, but maybe not one this explosive. We’re hoping your past experience has prepared you for what’s to come. Stay safe and let your past knowledge guide your decisions. Hugs and prayers to Malaise and all of Jamaica.

[red dog 1]

31. I'm praying for you, Malaise,

and for all of Jamaica.
Stay safe!

[Skittles]

32. MALAISE MY SWEET

BE SAFE AND LET US KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO

[malaise]

33. Thanks everyone

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Serious wind and rain in some parts of the island but not much in my neck of the woods. That is expected to change tomorrow. Will be pretty bad across the island.
We survived Gilbert - with neither running water or power for weeks -we’ll get through this.

[CoopersDad]

35. Glad to hear! Thanks for letting us know that you're OK.

We need you!

[jmbar2]

40. What part of the island are you on? Are you higher up?

[ReRe]

51. Thanks so much for a word.

You made that post last night at 9pm. Malaise, you are so brave! Am praying miracles for you and your family, friends & community, and the whole island. Lighting a candle for all.:

[CaptainTruth]

36. Forecast to hit as a Cat 5, 160 MPH winds.

This will be absolutely devastating.

God, I'm not normally a praying person, but I'm praying tonight.

[HeartsCanHope]

37. Stay Safe, Malaise!

My thoughts are with you and the people of Jamaica.

[FakeNoose]

38. There is highground and even a small mountain range on Jamaica, so there is hope

Anyone who can get to the highground in the center of the island, should be OK. Also east of Kingston are the Blue Mountains, but that's also where a lot of the rain will fall. It could be as much as 40 inches of rain falling in certain areas.

[littlemissmartypants]

43. Mudslides are unfortunately unpredictable. They devastated WNC.

[summer_in_TX]

39. Lifting up prayers for you, and for all those in the hurricane's path.

We are anxious for you all.. I hope you will be able to let us know you are safe sooner rather than later. Thanks for the updates!

[Ellipsis]

44. Malaise and Jamaica will be fine.

Old dogs...

[Tumbulu]

45. Sending love

and hopes for everyone in Jamaica! And of course Malaise🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[luvallpeeps]

46. 🙏🏽

[Layzeebeaver]

47. I'm in the UK, can't do much about the weather unfortunately.

But in the spirit of community and our united front against fascism (and climate denial!)...

I've gone out specifically to buy a case of Red Stripe. Seems only fair.

Hold Fast, Malaise!

[Attilatheblond]

48. We hold Malaise and all of Jamaica in our hearts

Were it possible to hold them all in our hands, we would be protective friends and admirers. Shelter, safety, food, warmth would be theirs for the taking.

[TommieMommy]

49. I pray every one is safe 🙏🙏

[Niagara]

50. Thinking of you, Malaise

Please check in when you can.


Sending well wishes and positive thoughts.

[róisín_dubh]

52. Indeed it looks very scary

I was just watching the BBC and they were interviewing a storm chaser who flew through the storm yesterday.
Take good care, malaise and Jamaica

[cilla4progress]

53. Yes, sending love and safety,

dear malaise!!!