Right now Dean is a violent category 4 hurricane passing over the island of Jamaica. Fortunately, the eye wall has dodged the island, but hurricane force winds continue to pound the small island. Look at the pictures above! Talk about a close call.

The center of Dean was located about 70 miles west-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica. Reported sustained winds on the island have ranged from 80 to 100 mph. Maximum sustained winds within Dean are estimated at 145 mph.

Dean could strengthen into a category 5 hurricane before plowing into the Yucatan Peninsula on Tuesday.