HELPFUL TIPS. I've been through 82 hurricanes around the world, including five Cat 5s. I survived them by following a few simple rules. Check them out. And let me know if you have questions. I'm here to help. We're gonna get through #Hurricane #MELISSA.👊

I like your approach Josh, this is how one learns and disseminates knowledge. Thank for taking the time to come to Jamaica, to inform others about what we're about to go through.

Thank you so much, Kwame. 👊 I'm enjoying being here-- despite the unpleasant circumstances.

Our pleasure in having you, under the circumstances! 😆

I will add to bring whatever you can into that safe room like pillows, mattresses, water, flashlights and during Ian I had my bible too in my safe room. It was just me and my GSD and just when I thought the winds couldn't get stronger the alerts went off for extreme winds and to take cover and cover our heads. That happened 4 times. I was terrified but I knew I was as prepared as I could be. Praying for you all! God is good!

All good suggestions. Whatever adds to you physical safety and emotional wellness.

Exactly! Panicking is not an option during these storms.

Thanks Josh for sharing with us how you've coped with these types of weather systems - it's appreciated. Please continue to remain safe. We'll all get through this - bruised - but never broken 🙏✨️ 🇯🇲

did you see the NOAA Aircraft had to leave Melissa's southwestern eyewall early because turbulence was extremely dangerous and a threat to them onboard? never heard of something like that happening before.

This is great information for those in the direct path of the hurricane. Appreciate what you’re doing out there, and please note that our church and rescue teams, including our Helicopter Pilots are all on standby immediately after the storm passes. For those that need satellite phones and Starlink should reach out to the folks at the Satellite Phone Store

Our safe room (utility) in Dorian 100% saved our lives when the concrete house we were in exploded so highly recommend all of these tips from a fellow Dorian survivor! Be safe Josh.

Thanks for sharing! The information is appreciated, please continue to stay safe as we ride this out together. Us Jamaicans are very resilient people, you’ll see that in the coming days.

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Here we go, folks ... Josh may already be without power in SW Jamaica per Jeff Piotrowski! If so, we may not hear from Josh for days!

oh my heart be still.... "82 hurricanes around the world" Thanks for advice it can help save lives as many follow you, repost and it's valuable advice. Life saving in reality!

In case you havnt seen this! May be helpful.

Josh, thank you for your tips and your insight. Really appreciate that you haven't been condescending. We'll get through this.

Anxiously awaiting where you decided to ride out Mellissa In Mandeville 2000ft above sea level with expected higher wind speeds than coast? OR Closer to the sea in coastal St Elizabeth with life threatening storm surge & hurricane force winds? Thanks for covering those area

If any group of people could take on one of the strongest storms in history head on and come out stronger, I’d say it’s the Jamaicans. Prayers up for all of you on the island!

Water, food, dry clothes. It is better to over-prepare than be stuck in need. Listen to your local forecasts. #Jamaica🙏 #HurricaneMELISSA #CAT5 #ChaserDudeExtraordinaire👊

Hey Josh! Great message from an experienced professional who has been through many storms. Well said & clear instructions. I know when you’re state side specifically in Louisiana I listen & take your advice/tips with the utmost seriousness. Sending all positive vibes your way 👍

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Thanks for this Josh. Unfortunately the higher ground option isn’t available to us right now given our location and lack of transport options, but I’ve taken note of everything else here. Crossing our fingers

Josh, I’ve followed you for years. I respect your commitment to storm reporting. You need to do more of these videos in times of need. People are frightened and they are frighteningly uneducated about what to do. There’s a fine line between being a storm chaser and life saver.

Thank you. I'm currently on holiday in Jamaica and nervous about this

Praying for all those who don’t have substantial housing and hope they evacuate to somewhere safe

Praying for Jamaica and her people 🇯🇲🙏

Stay safe.

be safe brother.

Stay safe. Praying for Jamaica and all in path of #HurricaneMelissa.

Stay safe!

Josh, you're honestly one of the best there is. I appreciate they way you work and how you relate with the locals whichever country you are in. One love!

This is a good website that is offering live footage from different areas as well as TV briefings. It is already starting, rain, wind and the sea looking angry.

Alrighty Josh, back here in the 228 fall like feels are upon us, but at your locale my goodness this 🌀 is breathing, impressive may not be selling the eye short & the pressure maybe top 10 all time by now. 1.) Godspeed 2.) eager to see the lowest pressure you observe.

A couple of models are showing around 902-903 mb at landfall. What is the lowest reading you have recorded? I would assume it's a little complicated calibrating your devices for the terrain there.

I live in the central plains. I've seen tornadic storms form in less than 30 minutes and blow past in 40 minutes. The anxiety of watching something this big for days is beyond my comprehension.

I wish we could show this video on replay to anyone in the path of all hurricanes forever. Super informative and realistic. Wishing safety for everyone in Melissa's ferocious path 🙏❤️

Take Care 🙏🏼

Without a doubt ... Best advice yet!!! These tips you offer & personally observe make me stay calm when we won't hear from you for days after #MELISSA. You know we'll be anxious & you'll post ASAP after storm. You know how to #StaySafe! 🏡is waiting for you! #GoJoshGo 🌀💪🤓😎