 We're expecting devastating hurricane force winds, life-threatening storm surge, damaging waves in portions of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Wednesday into Wednesday night. Residents in these areas should be listening to their local officials and rush any preparations to completion. He says mudslides and flooding from heavy rains are also a threat. Debbie Elliott, NPR News. On Wall Street, stocks closed higher today with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 162 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 149 points.