NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
A devastating Category 5 Hurricane Melissa strikes Jamaica, leaving severe damage and stranded tourists in its wake. Tensions escalate as Israel retaliates against Hamas, with reports on ceasefire violations and hostage remains. The ongoing government shutdown impacts federal workers, leading to safety concerns in air travel. Additionally, Amazon announces significant job cuts due to AI adoption, while a civil trial begins over a six-year-old's school shooting, raising questions about negligence. To top it all off, escaped research monkeys create a stir in Mississippi.
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Melissa's Catastrophic Landfall
- Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 with 185 mph winds and massive storm surge.
- Officials warn search and rescue are too dangerous now and expect weeks to assess damage and needs.
Tourists Huddled Through The Storm
- Tourists scrambled as airports closed, with 25,000 stranded and hotels sheltering guests in ballrooms.
- One couple described terror and prolonged fear while waiting out the storm in Negril.
Climate Link To Rapid Intensification
- Warmer sea temperatures made rapid intensification 700 times more likely, linking the storm's strength to human-caused climate change.
- Meteorologists expect the storm to weaken but remain dangerous as it moves toward Cuba and Bermuda.