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Hurricane Leviathan: A Record-Breaking Storm Threatens the Caribbean
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Updated October 28, 2025, 15:10:59 EST
What Happened?
Hurricane Leviathan, a Category 5 storm, is currently tracking across the Caribbean Sea, posing a notable threat to Jamaica and potentially impacting other islands. The storm’s size is unprecedented, dwarfing Jamaica as seen in recent satellite imagery from cyclonicwx.com. Leviathan is exhibiting characteristics of a rapidly intensifying hurricane,fueled by exceptionally warm ocean temperatures.
Satellite image shows the monster hurricane, which dwarfs Jamaica, the purple outline.Credit: cyclonicwx.com
The eyewall, the most intense part of a hurricane, is a ring of towering thunderstorms surrounding the calm center, or “eye.” Within the eyewall, winds reach their maximum strength, rainfall is heaviest, and waves are tallest. Leviathan’s eyewall is exceptionally well-defined and expansive, indicating a highly organized and powerful storm.
Key Facts at a Glance
Storm Details & Forecast
As of 15:00 EST on October 28, 2025, Hurricane Leviathan is located approximately 150 miles south of Jamaica. Maximum sustained winds are 185 mph (295 km/h), with higher gusts. The storm is moving northwest at 10 mph (16 km/h).the National hurricane Center (NHC) has issued hurricane warnings for Jamaica and is closely monitoring the storm’s potential impact on other Caribbean islands,including the Cayman Islands and Cuba.
The NHC forecasts that Leviathan will continue to track northwestward over the next 48 hours,bringing the core of the storm dangerously close to Jamaica. The forecast track indicates a potential landfall on the southern coast of Jamaica late on october 29th or early on October 30th. However,the exact track remains uncertain,and slight shifts could significantly alter the areas most affected.
| Parameter | Value (October 28, 2025, 15:00 EST) |
|---|---|
| Location | 150 miles south of jamaica |
| maximum Sustained Winds | 185 mph (295 km/h) |
| Minimum Central Pressure | 920 mb (27.17 inHg) |
| Movement | Northwest at 10 mph (16 km/h) |
| Category (Saffir-Simpson Scale) | 5 |
Potential Impacts
Hurricane leviathan poses a multitude of threats to Jamaica and surrounding areas:
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