As a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa left a path of destruction across Jamaica. The worst hurricane to hit the island made landfall on Oct. 28, and resulted in devastating flooding, mudslides, power outages, and food shortages. And the effects are expected to last into the coming months.

As of 10 a.m., Melissa tied with the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane for the third-strongest hurricane on record in the Atlantic Basin. Only hurricanes Wilma and Gilbert were stronger, according to the Weather Channel.

Hurricane Melissa’s exceptional power, endurance and ability to overcome obstacles stunned meteorologists. Here’s what to know.

By now you’ve seen and read about the devastating impact Hurricane Melissa had on Jamaica. Melissa’s Jamaica landfall was the