Jamaica now bracing for a direct hit from what’s expected to be the strongest hurricane on record to make landfall in the country. Ike Ejiochi has the details. https://abcnews.link/FNtoX8X | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

A dog from San Francisco was playing around an oceanside bluff when it slipped and fell onto a ledge about 40 feet below the top of the cliff. David Muir shares the incredible efforts from the rescuer who rappelled down the cliff and brought him to safety. https://abcnews.link/QOmpF8V | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

Central Florida is recovering after severe storms brought record-breaking rain, triggering flash floods that trapped families in their homes and wiped out roads. At least two reported tornadoes touched down in Mississippi. Victor Oquendo has more. https://abcnews.link/w0wCtRb | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

Search and rescue missions are underway across Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa slammed the island with 185 mph winds and massive flooding, causing widespread destruction. With the death toll continuing to rise, Ike Ejiochi reports from Santa Cruz, Jamaica. https://abcnews.link/TGL1Uuo | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm -- making it the strongest storm ever recorded to hit the island. With winds up to 185mph and up to 40 inches of rain expected, Ike Ejiochi is on the scene. https://abcnews.link/Ro5chCi | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir