Heavy rain and strong winds swept across New York City on Thursday (October 30). Videos show vehicles submerged and driving through floodwaters, bringing major disruptions for New York City commuters. | ABS-CBN News

HAPPENING NOW: Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful Category 5 storm, is bearing down on Jamaica and is forecast to be the worst storm in the island's history. Dangerous winds, rain, flooding and storm surge are in the forecast, with the worst of the destruction unfolding from noon on Monday to noon on Tuesday. Landfall is expected late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. | ABC News