At this stage, WNW is way better than NE

[malaise]

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT13/refresh/AL132025_5day_cone_no_line_and_wind+png/271733_5day_cone_no_line_and_wind.png



Adding a link from downtown Kingston - Parade

[Dave in VA]

1. Be safe!

Hope that you and yours will be safe during this storm. Good wishes to you.

[chouchou]

2. Dear God..I just looked at the site..Hurricane center..

That Monster has sustained winds of 175 MPH... Jesus Christ! And I live in Florida and used to 100-125... Geez

[Just_Vote_Dem]

3. One of the sensors they used recorded a very brief gust of 210 knots

That's approximately 241 mph

[chouchou]

15. Thanks...That's bad-ass Tornado talkin' Whew!

[NorthStarStCentrist]

26. That's like.....

A 100 mile wide EF5 tornado.

[rubbersole]

42. I rode out Mathew in New Smyrna Beach.

Gusts of 100. Sustained winds of 80+. We have an oak tree in the front yard and branches were slapping the ground. How that tree didn't uproot I'll never know. 175mph would have taken our roof off. Hoping everyone in the islands makes it through OK.

[lame54]

4. Stay strong

[barbtries]

5. I'm so happy to see you posting today Malaise!

How is it going for you where you're at?

I'll take any good news at this point!

[malaise]

8. Just rain - some mild wind earlier but we're expecting a rough 24 or so hours

That said - We won’t get the worst of it in this part of St Andrew.
Many others will face the worst experience of their lives.

[barbtries]

10. yes.

I'm periodically checking reports and the situation is dire. Just this second I hear that if the storm continues to move West, part of the island will be essentially safe. But the wind speeds being reported are terrifying.

Anyhow, just know we're all holding y'all in our thoughts and minds.

[KS Toronado]

30. Good to hear you're safe malaise

Obviously you had electricity to post this, hope you get to keep it.

[malaise]

33. The problem will be cable and internet

and we expect to lose all three.😀

[WhiteTara]

6. Hugs to you , Malaise

I’m scared for you! 😱Stay safe and strong 🤗🫶

[rurallib]

7. Good grief, Malaise! please stay safe

You know all of DU is hoping you are safe.

[malaise]

9. Well I may miss my 21st DU anniversary on Thursday

Pretty sure we’ll lose internet and cable coverage in the next 24 hours.
Watch Jeopardy for me😀

[rurallib]

11. I will be happy to watch Jeopardy for you

Just make sure you get back so I can report back

[littlemissmartypants]

13. Happy 21st Anniversary, malaise! 🍾🥂

[malaise]

14. LOL

😀

[littlemissmartypants]

17. I know, not exactly how you expected to celebrate. Big party later!!

How does a vaycay at Sandals sound? Or the YS Falls zipline? 😉😜

[MiHale]

22. Happy anniversary, mal...

Be safe.

[H2O Man]

44. I hope not!

DU isn't DU without you, especially on your 21st.

[malaise]

46. LOL

[littlemissmartypants]

12. Stay encouraged. We've got your back. ❤️

Melissa

— (@2diamondeyes.bsky.social) 2025-10-27T20:13:30.404Z

I would like to point out that this thing vividly shows the unpredictability of hurricanes and the extremely serious nature of a slow moving hurricane.

The track looks like my handwriting when I'm asleep.
🤓😜❤️

[Roy Rolling]

16. Mountains

Hopefully the high mountains can disrupt the circulation as it gets closer to Jamaica.

But that means it may dump rain toward the coasts. God bless.

[littlemissmartypants]

19. Mountains mean Mudslides. WNC was devastated by mud after Florence.

[canetoad]

18. Didn't want to say anything

Knowing how unpredictable these things can be. Had a look at the weather maps this morning and thought it was perhaps moving a little bit away from Jamaica.

Thinking of you.

[BigmanPigman]

20. The Weather Channel said 30" of rain, holy shit!

[appleannie1]

21. We are all hoping for the best for you, your family and friends.

[Vinca]

23. Let us know how it's going as you're able to. It must be terrifying.

[Billsdaughter]

24. MALAISE!!

I was wondering where you were! Thank you for posting and the update.

I'm hoping for a miracle for Jamaica. Please be careful and try to check in as much as you can.

CHARGE WHATEVER NEEDS CHARGING!!!!

🙏

[malaise]

25. The miracle already happened

Kingston will not get a direct hit
That said this will be severe for thousands

[Billsdaughter]

61. Thank goodness!!!

Will light the metaphorical candle and send my hopes to your island.

[FarPoint]

64. So, your area is Kingston?

I plan on following storm and thinking of you....Protection white light being sent.

[malaise]

66. St Andrew really

Kingston 6 - full blown now.

[FarPoint]

67. Thank you for clarifying....

Got it.... St. Andrews/ Parish area.... got you in my view....

[CaptainTruth]

27. Thinking of you Malaise!!!

Best of luck!

[ananda]

28. Damm, it's 175 mph now.

Damm

[spanone]

29. K&R

[mercuryblues]

31. My family never made it out.

They are on the west side.

[malaise]

34. Damn

Not good

[Nittersing]

37. Oh no!!

Do they live there? Visiting? So sorry they're stuck.

[mercuryblues]

49. They go every year for a week.

They were supposed to be able leave yesterday, but they shut down the airport. The hotel said they were going to move them inland. I hope they have.

[malaise]

50. They'll be fine

Many tourists were unable to leave

[mercuryblues]

57. pretty sure you are right.

But I won't stop worrying for all of you until Wednesday/Thursday.

Stay safe!

[malaise]

59. Thanks

[Wounded Bear]

32. Damn, tough times. Hang in there Malaise...

We're all rooting for you!

[1WorldHope]

35. Put on a bike helmet and a life jacket until it's over.

Blessings on all of Jamaica 💙💙💙💙🤟🏼

[debm55]

36. Be safe. malaise.

[Nittersing]

38. Thanks for the camera link!

Glad you're gonna be okay!

[malaise]

39. Cameras are everywhere

It’s scary to see Parade without people everywhere. You can access cameras in Half Way Tree and many other places as well.

[Nittersing]

40. Here's the Half Way link for anyone interested

[malaise]

41. This one will be important - Westmoreland

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220754000

[yellow dahlia]

51. Our eyes will be on Jamaica the next couple of days.

[malaise]

54. Steady rain now by me and in

Half Way Tree - wind picking up

[IcyPeas]

43. Glad to hear from you . Thanks for checking in.

[Cherokee100]

45. Brasnov/trump nukes

I hope Brasov/trump, doesn't decide to nuke the Hurricanes, like he wanted to do in his first term (I'm not making that up).

[Warpy]

47. I keep checking in with Kingston radio stations

Stay safe. Mlissa is no lady.

[MagickMuffin]

48. My artist friend is in Jamaica, his dad just got out of hospital

His family is still in the states. Just praying for everyone’s safety.

Take care of yourself and stay safe.

Plus

Happy Happy 21 anniversary. DU needs to send you champagne for your anniversary and celebrate your happy occasion!


🎂 🍾 🥂

[malaise]

52. Thanks

Rain increasing now - wind not strong yet.

[Lochloosa]

53. Good to here. I was wondering where you are located. It matters

[Nictuku]

55. Stay Strong - Jamaica Strong!

[surfered]

56. Each subsequent forecast has moved the projected landfall to the west

Good luck

[JohnnyLib2]

58. Appreciate your reports

And wish you and all Jamaicans well.

[2 Meow Momma]

60. Thinking of you! nt

[electric_blue68]

62. Been thinking of you! Stay Safe! Happy 21 DU Anniversary in Advance!

🍾 !

[malaise]

65. Thanks

Rained all night.
Heavy wind now and pelting rain. Still have all utilities.
That will change.😀

[electric_blue68]

69. Haven't been on DU today till now almost 7PM Will see if u have posted elsewhere

My prayers, good wishes continue

[applegrove]

63. Take care.

[NNadir]

68. Good luck to you and all Jamaicans.