Cuba braces as Hurricane Melissa hits the region, 700,000 people evacuated

Australian Broadcasting Corp - World - 2 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa: Striking photos as storm makes landfall in Jamaica

Euronews - World - 3 minutes ago

Streets flood in Kingston as Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica

Euronews - World - 3 minutes ago

World News - Cat. 4 Melissa regaining strength as it heads for Cuba - Melissa made landfall on the south coast of Cuba as an "extremely dangerous hurricane" early Wednesday, after barreling through Jamaica a day earlier.

UPI - World - 4 minutes ago

"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Melissa reaches Cuba after pounding Jamaica -- Hurricane Melissa made landfall over eastern Cuba early Wednesday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 3 storm, forecasters said, after pummeling Jamaica.

CBS News - Politics - 6 minutes ago

Monster hurricane makes landfall along Cuba coast after drenching Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is now churning toward Cuba’s second-largest city with the force of a powerful category 4 storm, hours after making landfall in neighbouring Jamaica.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 12 minutes ago

Fears for 8,000 British tourists stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, with warnings that CROCODILES could be swimming in the flooded streets and environment will be deadly for weeks

Daily Mail - World - 14 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the...

New York Post - Top Stories - 15 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba, as hundreds of thousands evacuated to shelters

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the...

New York Post - World - 15 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa slams into Cuba as an 'extremely dangerous' Category 3 storm

NBC News - Top Stories - 15 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba hours after devastating Jamaica

The Straits Times - World - 19 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall In Eastern Cuba As A Category 3 Storm

Melissa was forecast to cross the island through the morning and move into the Bahamas later Wednesday.

Huffington Post - World - 22 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa live updates: Storm makes landfall on Cuba at Category 3 status

ABC News - Top Stories - 23 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall on south coast of eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall on south coast of eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm.

Bay to Bay News - World - 25 minutes ago

Live - Hurricane Melissa live updates: hundreds of thousands evacuated to shelters as 120mph winds hit Cuba; extensive damage in Jamaica

Guardian UK - World - 30 minutes ago

Watch live as Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba

Watch live Sky News coverage as Hurricane Melissa heads for Cuba after Jamaica declared a disaster area

Sky News - World - 30 minutes ago

Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica

Footage shows damaged buildings after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica.

Sky News - Top Stories - 30 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa charges toward Cuba after devastating Jamaica

Daily Express - World - 30 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa live updates: hundreds of thousands evacuated to shelters as 120mph winds hit Cuba; extensive damage in Jamaica

Guardian UK - Top Stories - 39 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa was 'traumatising'

A Kingston resident has told Sky News 'it was traumatising to hear the wind and the rain' as Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica.

Sky News - Top Stories - 40 minutes ago

Video: Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica's Sangster International Airport

ALBAWABA - Hurricane Melissa, classified as a Category 5 storm, is causing massive floods and destruction in Jamaica.Authorities in Jamaica said that th

Albawaba - World - 43 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa takes aim at Cuba after slamming Jamaica. Maps show its forecast path. -- Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm and is expected to bring "catastrophic winds, flash flooding and storm surge," forecasters say.

Hurricane Melissa was on the brink of making landfall over Cuba early Wednesday after bashing Jamaica as a Category 5 storm.

CBS News - Top Stories - 43 minutes ago

Jamaica declares disaster as 'Monstrous Melissa' ravages island

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 44 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa live updates: Storm slams into Cuba as a dangerous Category 3 after devastating Jamaica

NBC News - Health - 45 minutes ago

LIVE - Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba with 120mph winds as Jamaican PM declares 'disaster area' The damage in Jamaica won't begin to become clear until daybreak - but PM Andrew Holness warns there are reports of "devastating impacts".

The damage in Jamaica won't begin to become clear until daybreak - but PM Andrew Holness warns there are reports of "devastating impacts".

BBC News - Top Stories - 49 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba with 120mph winds - after Jamaica declared disaster area

Hurricane Melissa is barrelling towards Cuba after leaving a trail of destruction in Jamaica, though the full extent of its impact remains unclear. Watch and follow live below.

Sky News - Sports - 50 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica declared 'a disaster area'; Cuba next in storm's path

Winds of almost 300km/h bring flooding, landslides and leave infrastructure ‘severely compromised’

Irish Times - World - 1 hour ago

Mass evacuations in Cuba as Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaica a disaster zone

Hurricane Melissa is regathering strength as it makes way towards Cuba, where mass evacuations are taking place. Jamaica has officially been declared a disaster zone after Melissa swept through as a Category Five storm, weakening to a Category Four. The Caribbean disaster has left at least seven…

SBS - World - 1 hour ago

Hurricane Melissa closes in on Cuba after pounding Jamaica

The Caribbean continues to be battered by Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record. Although the storm has weakened to a still-powerful Category 4, Cuban authorities say they are bracing for the worst.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 1 hour ago

EXPLAINER - Melissa is a 'beast' among monster Atlantic storms - 4 - m read

Gulf News - World - 1 hour ago

U.S. evacuates Guantanamo Bay as Hurricane Melissa slams Caribbean

UPI - World - 1 hour ago

Hurricane Melissa weakens before reaching Cuba

Hurricane Melissa weakened to a category 3 storm as it heads toward Cuba after battering Jamaica, where it was the strongest storm ever recorded. Follow DW for more.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 hour ago

Jamaica suffered 'major impact' from hurricane

Sky News - World - 1 hour ago

Lightning inside eye of Hurricane Melissa

Power lines in Jamaica were damaged as Hurricane Melissa approaches.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc on Jamaican airport

Footage shows wreckage left by Hurricane Melissa inside Sangster International Airport in Jamaica.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Thousands of tourists warned they'll be 'stranded for weeks' in the Caribbean as monster Hurricane Melissa carves path of destruction with Jamaica underwater and 735,000 forced to flee Cuba

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Hurricane Melissa regains strength towards Cuba as Jamaica assesses damage

International The News - Opinion - 1 hour ago

How Hurricane Melissa defied hurdles to become the 'storm of the century' -- Dubbed the "storm of the century", Hurricane Melissa shook off three different meteorological conditions that normally weaken major hurricanes.

Australian Broadcasting Corp - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it heads for Cuba

Cuba is facing flooding and severe winds ahead of the ‘re-strengthening’ hurricane making landfall.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Latin America - latest - | Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica begins assessing the damage from 'storm of the century' as it bears down on Cuba

Hurricane Melissa churned toward Cuba's second-largest city with the force of a powerful Category 4 storm on Tuesday, hours after making landfall in neighb...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

How Hurricane Melissa defied hurdles to become the 'storm of the century'

Australian Broadcasting Corp - World - 1 hour ago

These are the strongest hurricanes that have struck Jamaica in the past

ABC News - World - 2 hours ago

'Had to tie myself to the bed': Aussie details Hurricane Melissa terror in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa — one of the most powerful hurricanes on record — has ripped a path of destruction through Jamaica.

SBS - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa slams into Cuba after 'Storm of the Century' leaves entire towns underwater in Jamaica and 25k tourists trapped

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Satellite imagery shows Hurricane Melissa intensifying near Jamaica - Satellite video shows Hurricane Melissa intensifying into a massive Category 5 storm near Jamaica, with towering clouds and powerful lightning flashes signaling its growing strength.The strongest hurricane ever to hit the island is set to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides, and severe damage. 27/10/2025

Euronews - World - 2 hours ago

As Hurricane Melissa pulls away from Jamaica, Canadians pray for loved ones

Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to ever hit Jamaica, made landfall on Tuesday afternoon.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa charges toward Cuba after pummeling Jamaica with historic power

Hurricane Melissa barreled toward eastern Cuba, where it was expected to make landfall as a major storm early Wednesday after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 hours ago

Opinion -- Matthew Cappucci: A 10-mile wide stadium of the gods – what it was like to fly into Hurricane Melissa's eye

Independent.ie - World - 2 hours ago

The Irish Independent's View: Hurricane Melissa's ferocity highlights urgent need for climate action

Independent.ie - Opinion - 2 hours ago

'Storm of the century': record-breaking Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica and heads for Cuba

Guardian UK - World - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa path: Tracking storm's path after historic landfall in Jamaica

ABC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Photos: Hurricane Melissa churns across Jamaica

The destructive category 5 storm brings record rainfall and high winds to the Caribbean island nation.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Golden Knights vs Hurricanes

CBS News - Sports - 3 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa: 'Storm of the century' takes aim at Cuba after roaring across Jamaica

At its peak, the storm packed ferocious sustained winds of 300km/h.

SBS - World - 3 hours ago

Related: Melissa ties with 2 other storms for strongest hurricane to make landfall in Atlantic

ABC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa live updates: Storm has restrengthened into a Category 4 hurricane

Follow the Post’s live updates for the latest news on tracking the storm’s path, damage, reactions and photos.

New York Post - World - 3 hours ago

World News - Cat. 4 Melissa regaining strength as it heads for Cuba

UPI - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Couple's dream honeymoon in Jamaica turns into nightmare as Hurricane Melissa hits

Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop are trapped near Montego Bay, Jamaica, as Hurricane Melissa approaches as a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds.

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa 'extremely dangerous' as storm strengthens towards Cuba after devastating Jamaica: Live updates

The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of the island, with destructive winds whipping at 185mph

Independent UK - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa: 'Unstoppable force' batters Jamaica; Cuba on edge as storm nears – 10 key points

Times of India - World - 4 hours ago

Texas honeymooners trapped in Jamaica as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa slams island

Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop are trapped near Montego Bay, Jamaica, as Hurricane Melissa approaches as a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds.

Fox News - Environment - 4 hours ago

As it happened: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall near Jamaica's New Hope, winds up to 300km/h; Jamaican PM declares nation 'disaster area' as deaths reported in neighbouring countries

The US National Hurricane Centre warned of catastrophic, life-threatening conditions, driven by the storm’s slow movement, extreme winds, and intense rainfall and storm surge.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 4 hours ago

U.S. evacuates Guantanamo Bay as Hurricane Melissa slams Caribbean -- Roughly 1,000 military personnel and families have been flown to Pensacola ahead of the Category 4 storm that has killed at least seven people in Jamaica.

UPI - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Brings Flooding And Catastrophic Winds To Jamaica

"There is no infrastructure in the region that can withstand a Category 5," Prime Minister Andrew Holness said. "The question now is the speed of recovery."

Huffington Post - World - 5 hours ago

'Disaster area': Extensive damage as Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica's south coast

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica, flooding Kingston streets -- Video -- 1:07

The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica, flooding Kingston streets

Streets in Kingston were heavily flooded as Hurricane Melissa reached Jamaica. Melissa is a Category 5 storm with sustained wind speeds of nearly 300 kph.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa: huge swells and waves as storm strikes – in pictures

Guardian UK - World - 5 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa moves toward Cuba after causing heavy flooding, damage in Jamaica -- Yesterday

Storm leaves nearly 15,000 people in shelters and some 540,000 without power

The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago

Melissa Gorga Is Back on Bravo in 'Wife Swap: Real Housewives,' But She's Ready for a 'RHONJ' Return

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Brits Locked Down in Hotels as Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica

Epoch Times - World - 6 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa Brings Flooding and Catastrophic Winds to Jamaica

Deccan Chronicle - World - 6 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica as Category 5 Storm

Deccan Chronicle - World - 6 hours ago

Inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa

Video taken from onboard a U.S. Air Force plane from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters, shows what it looked like flying into the eye of Hurricane Melissa on Monday, as the massive storm was approaching Jamaica.

CBC News - World - 6 hours ago

How Hurricane Melissa went from tropical storm to Category 5 in just a few days - January 1, 1970

CBC News - World - 6 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall

CBC News - World - 6 hours ago

PHOTOS | Hurricane Melissa tears through the Caribbean

CBC News - World - 6 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica with winds and heavy rain

CBC News - World - 6 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa downgraded to Category 3, set to hit Cuba next

Despite weakening from a Category 5 hurricane to a Category 3, Hurricane Melissa is still poised to unleash catastrophic rain and winds on Cuba as it continues its deadly path.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

'We are all terrified', say locals in path of Hurricane Melissa -- "I am trying to use my own manpower to stop the wind blowing in the door," a frightened mother tells the BBC. -- Latin America

Ahead of the landfall of the world's strongest storm of the year in Jamaica, people describe frantic preparations.

BBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica -- Video -- 0:34 -- Yesterday

Hurricane Melissa brought intense wind and rain to Jamaica on Tuesday as residents braced for what is expected to be the worst storm to hit the Caribbean island this century.

The Globe and Mail - World - 7 hours ago

Crocodiles could invade Jamaican neighborhoods in wake of Hurricane Melissa flooding, officials warn

As the record-breaking Hurricane Melissa brings destructive winds, torrential rain and aggressive storm surge across Jamaica, widespread flooding has Jamaican officials warning of another dangerous and unusual threat: crocodiles.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Windows blown in, trees uprooted and croc warnings - Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica

BBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Storm chaser pukes on-air while flying through Hurricane Melissa

An intrepid storm chaser threw up while taking a bumpy ride through Hurricane Melissa.

New York Post - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Visual guide -- Hurricane Melissa: a visual guide to Jamaica's strongest storm since 1851

Guardian UK - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Climate change's impact on hurricanes -- Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as the strongest storm to ever hit the Caribbean country. CBS News' Jason Allen has more on the storm and David Schechter reports on the influence of climate change on larger hurricanes.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as the strongest storm to ever hit the Caribbean country. CBS News' Jason Allen has more on the storm and David Schechter reports on the influence of climate change on larger hurricanes.

CBS News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

WATCH: Dramatic Video Captures Devastating Flooding in Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa—Live Updates

Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica with 180 mph winds, threatening historic destruction. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Jamaican residents prepare for Hurricane Melissa's arrival -- Video -- 1:22 -- October 27, 2025

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5 storm as Jamaica braces for catastrophic flooding -- October 27, 2025

It would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since records began in 1851

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa lashes Jamaica as Category 5 storm -- Video -- 2:05 -- October 27, 2025

Hurricane Melissa began lashing Jamaica with violent gusts on Monday as the U.S. National Hurricane Center upgraded it to a Category 5 storm packing sustained winds of 265 kph, the largest on record to slam into the Caribbean island.

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa tracked by storm hunters flying into its eye -- Video -- 0:30 -- Yesterday

The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, the 'Hurricane Hunters,' flew through Hurricane Melissa on Monday to collect vital data for the National Hurricane Center.

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

How to help Hurricane Melissa victims

Apple Valley News Now - World - 8 hours ago

Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba

The Straits Times - World - 8 hours ago

Britons tell of Hurricane Melissa ordeal - as tourists locked down in hotels

Thousands of British tourists are hunkered down in their hotels as Hurricane Melissa passes over Jamaica, while one man paid £3,500 to fly his family back to the UK early.

Sky News - World - 8 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa moves toward Cuba after causing heavy flooding, damage in Jamaica

Storm leaves nearly 15,000 people in shelters and some 540,000 without power

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa branded 'storm of the century' as it ravages Jamaica with one of the most powerful cyclones ever

Melissa collided with Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon, blowing 185 mph winds, and headed out to sea by evening after carving a path of destruction.

New York Post - World - 8 hours ago

Eye of Melissa moves past Jamaica after hitting as strongest hurricane in the region in 174 years

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica Tuesday as the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean island since records were first kept 174 years ago. It is tied for the strongest Atlantic hurricane to ever hit land.

CBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa is slowly moving towards Cuba

Heavy rains hit Cuba hours before Category 4 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 8 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa whips Jamaica with violent winds, heavy rain before heading toward Cuba -- Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a fearsome Category 5 storm. Forecasters said it could be the island's "storm of the century."

Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a fearsome Category 5 storm. Forecasters said it could be the island's "storm of the century."

CBS News - World - 8 hours ago

Retired Halifax firefighter weathering Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica

As a Category 5 hurricane makes landfall in Jamaica, a retired Halifax firefighter and horticulturalist has been on the island preparing for the storm since last week. In Nova Scotia, Jamaican seasonal workers are concerned for their loved ones back home.

CBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Melissa one of the strongest landfalling storms

ABC News - US News - 9 hours ago

U.S. tourist describes sheltering from Hurricane Melissa

Donna Lee Gordon, a U.S. tourist visiting Jamaica, spoke with NBC News’ Kate Snow about her experience sheltering from Hurricane Melissa in Kingston, Jamaica.

NBC News - Technology - 9 hours ago

Don't fall for these AI-generated videos of Hurricane Melissa

As a massive Category 5 hurricane churns over Jamaica, officials are warning the public to not believe everything they see. Hurricane Melissa is expected to be the strongest storm on record to ever...

New York Post - Technology - 9 hours ago

Hurricanes land commitment from four-star receiver Milan Parris

Orlando Sentinel - Sports - 9 hours ago

Melissa shatters records as strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in the Atlantic -- This hurricane season has been a season full of extremes instead of volume. Melissa, a late-season behemoth, went beyond 'extreme' rapid intensification to surpass Katrina and Milton in both max wind and pressure.

This late-season surprise behemoth went beyond 'extreme' rapid intensification and is now the fourth strongest hurricane ever recorded by pressure.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

'Communities warned about crocodiles' during Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica resident

ABC News - World - 9 hours ago

Two Louisiana newlyweds who traveled to Jamaica for honeymoon ride out Hurricane Melissa

The Advocate - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa: Viral TikTok Video Fuels Fake Shark Sighting in Jamaica

Experts warn against fake content after a fake shark sighting went viral on TikTok amid Hurricane Melissa's landfall in Jamaica.

International Business Times - World - 9 hours ago

'We had no warning': Britons sheltering from Hurricane Melissa criticise lack of travel alerts

Guardian UK - World - 10 hours ago

WATCH: Stunning Footage From A Plane In The Eye Of Hurricane Melissa

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa as it happened: Jamaica prepares for category 5 storm to make landfall; 'catastrophic and life-threatening winds' forecast

Hurricane Melissa is expected to hit Jamaica later on Tuesday with sustained winds exceeding 280 km/h. Follow our live coverage.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 10 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica with life-threatening storm surge: Live

The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of the island, with destructive winds whipping at 185mph

Independent UK - US News - 10 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa hammers Jamaica after making landfall as Category 5 storm

ABC News - World - 10 hours ago

Strong winds and flying debris as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall -- Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica.

Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica.

BBC News - World - 10 hours ago

New danger for hurricane-hit Jamaica: wandering crocodiles

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa Rips Roof Off Jamaican Hospital

Hurricane Melissa caused widespread devastation when it made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane on Tuesday.

Newsweek - World - 11 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa Is So Strong, Hurricane Hunters Had to Abandon Mission

Hurricane Melissa is a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained wind gusts of 175 mph as of Monday afternoon.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa: Jamaican diaspora in US helps prepare

Sky News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa made 'catastrophic' Jamaica landfall with Cuba, Bahamas in sights

Orlando Sentinel - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa likely to bring strong winds, rain across Eastern Canada

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Strong winds and flying debris as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall

Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica.

BBC News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

As Hurricane Melissa makes landfall, Canadians concerned for relatives in Jamaica: 'We're a mess'

Toronto Star - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Americans stranded in Jamaica plea for help as 'worst ever hurricane' to slam Caribbean island with catastrophic wind and rain

Daily Mail - Science - 11 hours ago

Heart-stopping detail on live flight map near Hurricane Melissa's eye leaves viewers stunned

Daily Mail - Science - 11 hours ago

US military moves assets in Caribbean to avoid Hurricane Melissa

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Influencer complains Hurricane Melissa 'messed with' her vacation

Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica

Independent UK - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Photos show Hurricane Melissa's impact on the Caribbean

Tulsa World - US News - 12 hours ago

Stunning images and video show inside 'world's strongest storm' Hurricane Melissa

Tulsa World - US News - 12 hours ago

SEE IT: Monster Hurricane Melissa unleashes catastrophic impacts in Jamaica

Fox News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa could turn US attention from 'drug boats' to aid

Independent UK - US News - 12 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa brought intense wind and rain to Jamaica on Tuesday as residents braced for what is expected to be the worst storm to hit the Caribbean island this century.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Dominican ports fully operational after Hurricane Melissa

Dominican Today - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Navy Confirms Evacuations As Hurricane Melissa Roared Toward The Caribbean

The Navy has evacuated 864 family members, civilian employees, and contractors from Naval Station Guantánamo Bay as Hurricane Melissa powers toward the Caribbean as a Category 5 storm.

Military.com - US News - 12 hours ago

Navy Confirms Evacuations As Hurricane Melissa Roared Toward The Caribbean -- The Navy has evacuated 864 family members, civilian employees, and contractors from Naval Station Guantánamo Bay as Hurricane...

The Navy has evacuated 864 family members, civilian employees, and contractors from Naval Station Guantánamo Bay as Hurricane Melissa powers toward the Caribbean as a Category 5 storm.

Military.com - Opinion - 12 hours ago

Ella Baron on Hurricane Melissa and Trump's climate denial – cartoon

Guardian UK - Opinion - 12 hours ago

What is hurricane storm surge, and why can it be so catastrophic? -- Anthony C. Didlake Jr., Penn State

The Conversation - US News - 12 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa kills 7 in Jamaica; eye passes over island

UPI - World - 12 hours ago

People in Jamaica Forced to Take Shelter Amid Hurricane Melissa

As Category 5 Hurricane Melissa approached Jamaica, resort guests were evacuated from their rooms to crowded ballrooms for safety ahead of the storm, which officials warned could cause catastrophic...

New York Post - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Watch: Hurricane Melissa peels back roofs from homes in Black River, Jamaica

Fox News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

These maps detail Hurricane Melissa's track, catastrophic impacts -- Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday became the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in the Atlantic Ocean.

Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday became the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in the Atlantic Ocean.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Full report -- 'Storm of the century': record-breaking Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica

Guardian UK - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa's Dangerous Double Play

The Atlantic - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa unleashes demonic howling as it pummels Jamaica with 185 mph winds

A live camera and microphone on the beach captured the unearthly wail as the storm screamed ashore.

New York Post - World - 12 hours ago

How Hurricane Melissa Became One of the Most Intense Atlantic Storms on Record

A nearly perfect alignment of factors has enabled Hurricane Melissa to become one of the most intense Atlantic storms ever recorded

Scientific American - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Melissa is one of the strongest hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic -- Hurricane Melissa​, which struck Jamaica as a Category 5, is among the strongest hurricanes to have formed in the Atlantic since records were kept.

Hurricane Melissa​, which struck Jamaica as a Category 5, is among the strongest hurricanes to have formed in the Atlantic since records were kept.

CBS News - World - 12 hours ago

Air Force Videos Capture the Eye of Hurricane Melissa as Catastrophic Storm Hits Jamaica

Gizmodo - Technology - 12 hours ago

Why are the Hurricanes running inside so often? Mario Cristobal, Shannon Dawson explain

Orlando Sentinel - Sports - 12 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with 185mph winds

Britons urged to alert Foreign Office of presence on island as ‘trillions of gallons’ of water set to fall amid power cuts

Independent UK - World - 13 hours ago

Intense wind and rain as Hurricane Melissa barrels into Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa, a monstrous Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, slammed into Jamaica, causing widespread devastation. Expected to bring 3 feet of rain, it is the most powerful storm since 1850.

New York Post - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa: Central Florida's Jamaica nonprofits seek donations

Orlando Sentinel - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Weather -- Hurricane Melissa Images Reveal a Monster Storm for the Record Books

These images of Hurricane Melissa show the Category 5 storm in all its power

Scientific American - Science - 13 hours ago

In Photos: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

NPR - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as Jamaica's strongest-ever storm

The Miami-based hurricane center warned that "total structural failure" was likely in Melissa's path.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 13 hours ago

What it is like to be in the path of 185mph Hurricane Melissa

Independent UK - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa Slams Jamaica: 'Take Cover Now'

As Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with 185 mph winds, slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center urged residents to “take cover now.” Video shows palm trees bending and sheets...

New York Post - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Emergency response preparations to Hurricane Melissa

ABC News - World - 13 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa shows need for climate action at Cop30 summit, Cabinet hears

Evening Standard - Politics - 13 hours ago

How do hurricanes form and are they getting stronger?

BBC News - Science - 14 hours ago

Monster Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

Ferocious winds and torrential rain tore into Jamaica on Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa made landfall, the worst storm ever to strike the island nation and one of the most powerful hurricanes on...

International The News - World - 14 hours ago

United Cajun Navy deployed to Jamaica to provide aid as island braces for Hurricane Melissa

The Advocate - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as Category 5 storm

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.

CTV News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Melissa strikes Jamaica, tied as most powerful Atlantic storm to come ashore

Ars Technica - Science - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane

ABC News - US News - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa tracker: Latest updates on the storm's path through Jamaica

New York Post - World - 14 hours ago

Video Shows Hurricane Melissa Descending on Jamaica With Torrential Rain and Life-Threatening Conditions as Storm Grows Stronger Than Katrina

New York Post - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as dangerous Category 5 storm

ABC News - World - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa: a visual guide to Jamaica's strongest storm since 1851

Guardian UK - World - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as catastrophic Category 5 storm

CTV News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as strongest storm in history with 185mph winds set to destroy paradise island

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as devastating Category 5 storm

The Advocate - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

See it: Powerful winds rattle Jamaica live camera as monster Category 5 Hurricane Melissa approaches

Fox News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Weather -- How Hurricane Melissa Became One of the Most Intense Atlantic Storms on Record

A nearly perfect alignment of factors has enabled Hurricane Melissa to become one of the most intense Atlantic storms ever recorded

Scientific American - Environment - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa, strongest in 174 years, makes landfall on Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa intensified Tuesday before making landfall on Jamaica as by far the strongest storm to hit the island since records were first kept 174...

Daily Sabah - World - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa: storm makes landfall in Jamaica with sustained winds of 295 km/h

Island’s health and wellness ministry reports there have been three storm-related deaths ahead of landfall

Irish Times - World - 14 hours ago

Thousands of Britons at risk as Storm Melissa batters Jamaica

Independent UK - US News - 14 hours ago

The most extreme hurricanes in history -- Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica with the strongest windspeeds the Caribbean nation has ever experienced. Here's how it compares to other record-breaking storms.

BBC News - Technology - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa expected to have indirect impact on Eastern Canada later this week

Hurricane Melissa is forecast to stay offshore as it accelerates northward this week, but the Canadian Hurricane Centre says the storm is still expected to play a role in dumping some ugly weather across Eastern Canada.

CTV News - World - 14 hours ago

Meteorologist Says 'Oh My Jesus' on Live TV While Reporting on Startling Hurricane Melissa Update

People - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with wind speed of 185 mph; 7 dead across Caribbean — top developments

Times of India - World - 14 hours ago

Live Video Captures Hurricane Melissa's Devastating Landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica's St. Elizabeth Parish on Tuesday as a Category 5 hurricane.

Newsweek - World - 15 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, the strongest direct hit to the island in 174 years

Bay to Bay News - World - 15 hours ago

What to know about Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, threatens Jamaica with damaging winds, heavy rain, and flash floods. The storm is expected to track across southeastern Cuba through Wednesday. Melissa is the …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 15 hours ago

Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a life-threatening Category 5 hurricane

Hurricane Melissa, which is stronger than Hurricane Katrina, is set to bring catastrophic winds, flash flooding and high storm surges to the island of Jamaica.

NBC News - World - 15 hours ago

Powerful animation shows how Hurricane Melissa grew in 24 hours

Independent UK - US News - 15 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa path: Tracking the storm

ABC News - US News - 15 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa Is Most Powerful Storm To Hit Jamaica In 174 Years

Parts of the Caribbean are battening down and preparing for an historic weather event. Hurricane Melissa is a Category 5 storm, and the National Hurricane Center says its wind speeds reach up to 180 mph.

Inside Edition - US News - 15 hours ago

Video From A Plane Inside Hurricane Melissa Confirms You Don't Want To Be There

The record-breaking storm was expected to make landfall in Jamaica Tuesday morning.

Huffington Post - Science - 15 hours ago

Hurricane Hunters forced to ground plane during flight into Cat 5 Melissa. Here's why.

The Advocate - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

'Hurricane Hunter' who flew into eye of Melissa had to turn back due to turbulence

ABC News - World - 15 hours ago

Kingston deserted as hurricane approaches

Hurricane Melissa has sustained wind speeds of 185mph at its centre, according to the National Hurricane Centre.

Sky News - World - 15 hours ago

Map Shows Celebrity Homes in Path of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane on Tuesday.

Newsweek - World - 15 hours ago

Former Miss Jamaica UK fearful as deadly Hurricane Melissa nears

Cherelle Mukoko tries to remain calm from home in London as most powerful storm world has seen this year threatens family

Evening Standard - World - 15 hours ago

Pictures: Cat 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

Orlando Sentinel - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Debris starts to fly as Hurricane Melissa fast approaches Jamaica

NBC News - World - 15 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa Is Most Powerful Storm To Hit Jamaica In 174 Years -- News

Parts of the Caribbean are battening down and preparing for an historic weather event. Hurricane Melissa is a Category 5 storm, and the National Hurricane Center says its wind speeds reach up to 180 mph.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron plane flies into eye of Hurricane Melissa

Army Times - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa triggers flight delays at Florida airport as Category 5 storm sends dangerous winds toward US

Daily Mail - Science - 15 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica as Category 5 storm -- Speed Read -- The year's most powerful storm is also expected to be the strongest ever recorded in Jamaica

The Week - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Travellers left stranded as Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica

Euronews - World - 16 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa looms over Jamaica; widespread damage expected

Manila Times - World - 16 hours ago

Extreme weather -- Tell us if you've been affected by Hurricane Melissa

Guardian UK - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Watch Air Force fly inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa as experts warn 'storm of the century' will be catastrophic for Jamaica -- Patrick Pester -- The U.S. Air Force's "Hurricane Hunters" have flown inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa, capturing eerie footage of the historic storm that is expected to cause widespread devastation in Jamaica.

Live Science - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Watch Air Force fly inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa as experts warn 'storm of the century' will be catastrophic for Jamaica - By - Patrick Pester - published - 28 October 25 - The U.S. Air Force's "Hurricane Hunters" have flown inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa, capturing eerie footage of the historic storm that is expected to cause widespread devastation in Jamaica.

Live Science - Weird - 16 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa Has Meteorologists Terrified

Wired News - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

'Hurricane Hunters' see huge eye wall of Melissa

ABC News - US News - 16 hours ago

Red Cross 'thinking ahead' as Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica

ABC News - World - 16 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa closes in on Jamaica

Sky News - World - 16 hours ago

Cat 5 Melissa becomes one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. See the data.

The Advocate - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa Track Forecast as Storm Makes Landfall

Hurricane Melissa will be the strongest storm in modern history to hit Jamaica. Maximum sustained winds are 180 mph.

Newsweek - World - 16 hours ago

Messaging through Hurricane Melissa

I know what's happening on the ground in Jamaica thanks to WhatsApp — ordinarily, a quick and convenient means of staying in touch; under threat of natural a disaster, a lifeline.

Global Voices - Environment - 17 hours ago

Why have so few storms formed in Caribbean, Gulf this year? Hurricane Melissa is one of only two.

The Advocate - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

UK nationals in Jamaica given new update as Hurricane Melissa looms

Independent UK - US News - 17 hours ago

Jamaican official on biggest threats from Hurricane Melissa

ABC News - World - 17 hours ago

In photos: Hurricane Melissa to bring catastrophic conditions as it makes landfall in Jamaica -- Gallery

The Globe and Mail - World - 17 hours ago

Jamaica prepares for Melissa; Dodgers take World Series lead | Hot off the Wire podcast

Tulsa World - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa: Storm hunters capture incredible footage inside eye

Independent UK - US News - 18 hours ago

NY native on riding out Hurricane Melissa: 'We're hanging in there'

ABC News - World - 18 hours ago

'Storm of the century': Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica risking 1.5 million people; PM orders evacuations

Times of India - World - 18 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa latest: Jamaica braces for 'storm of the century'

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful hurricane of the year so far, is hurtling towards Jamaica and is expected to make landfall soon

Evening Standard - World - 18 hours ago

Hurricane tracker reveals Melissa's path over Jamaica and threat to US coast as it becomes stronger than Katrina

Daily Mail - Science - 19 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa: All You Need To Know

Dawn - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

The Latest: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa set to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is close to making landfall on Jamaica as the strongest storm to hit the island in the 174 years since records began. Melissa is a Category 5 storm with sustained wind speeds of 175 …

Bay to Bay News - World - 19 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa tracked by storm hunters flying into its eye

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Government evaluates Hurricane Melissa damage to determine possible state of emergency

Dominican Today - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

American stranded in Jamaica describes 'nerve-wracking' situation awaiting Hurricane Melissa

American Peter Kong and his family are hunkered down in their hotel room in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa approaches. Stocked up on food and water, Kong spoke to NBC News' Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers about his current situation and said he and his family are bracing for the worst.

NBC News - World - 20 hours ago

Why Hurricane Melissa Could Be the Worst Storm to Ever Hit Jamaica

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa’s exceptional strength and slow pace could make it more destructive than Hurricane Gilbert, which hit Jamaica in 1988

Scientific American - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Arrival of new U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic postponed due to Hurricane Melissa

Dominican Today - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti - Expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Monday evening or Tuesday morning, Hurricane Melissa is forecast to become a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest storm on record for the Caribbean island nation, 27/10/2025

Expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Monday evening or Tuesday morning, Hurricane Melissa is forecast to become a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest storm on record for the Caribbean island nation,

Euronews - World - 20 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa has 'all the ingredients to be catastrophic', scientists warn - as the Category 5 storm closes in on Jamaica

Daily Mail - Science - 20 hours ago

Jamaica PM implores public to shelter from hurricane as some refuse

Independent UK - US News - 20 hours ago

Mapped: Jamaica orders evacuation as it braces for Cat- 5 hurricane

Independent UK - US News - 21 hours ago

Briton stranded by Hurricane Melissa describes 'undercurrent of panic'

A British holidaymaker trapped in Jamaica has described how there is an "undercurrent of panic" on the island as Hurricane Melisaa is set to make landfall on Tuesday (28 October). The ferocious Category 5 storm is set to pummel the country, with forecasters warning that it would be the strongest to hit the island since records began 174 years ago.

Independent UK - US News - 21 hours ago

How global warming has intensified Hurricane Melissa

Increasingly warm oceans resulting from global warming are a key reason for Hurricane Melissa's wind speed doubling in less than 24 hours over the weekend, climate scientists have said. The ferocious Category 5 storm is set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday (28 October), with forecasters warning that it would be the strongest to hit the island since records began 174 years ago.

Independent UK - US News - 21 hours ago

How Strong Is Tropical Storm Melissa? Hurricane In Jamaica Now Considered Most Powerful In History

International Business Times - World - 21 hours ago

Holiday hurricane misery: Thousands of tourists' Jamaican vacations are ruined as the Caribbean paradise locks down - with flights home cancelled and families told there is no way off the island

Daily Mail - World - 21 hours ago

Video: Plane flies through world's strongest storm, Hurricane Melissa

Forecasters say the Category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa is set to be Jamaica’s most destructive on record.

Aljazeera - Environment - 22 hours ago

Storm dumps as much rain as a hurricane in Florida

ABC News - US News - 22 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica as its strongest storm in recorded history

Hurricane Melissa is set to pummel Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago. Forecasters said the storm is expected to make …

Bay to Bay News - World - 22 hours ago

Foreign Office issues emergency hurricane warning as 8,000 Brits stuck in Jamaica

Daily Express - Politics - 23 hours ago

The 1-gallon rule and 5 other crucial steps to take before a hurricane

Independent UK - US News - 23 hours ago

Jamaica se prepara para el Huracán Melissa de Categoría 5, la peor tormenta registrada en su historia

Es probable que la tormenta de categoría 5, que se prevé sea la peor en la historia de Jamaica, tenga efectos catastróficos y consecuencias nefastas para el Caribe, ya que más de 25 millones de personas en Jamaica, Cuba y Haití se encuentran en la trayectoria directa del huracán Melissa.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Storm devastates Jamaica: Hurricane Hunters film inside eye of Category 5 Melissa — Watch

Times of India - US News - 1 day ago

Jamaica's strongest hurricane ever?

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Watch: Storm chasers fly inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa

Footage taken by a US Air Force Reserve crew known as the "Hurricane Hunters" shows the category five storm intensifying in the Caribbean.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Melissa's wrath: Jamaica hit by strongest storm in its history amid mass evacuations

Hurricane Melissa surged with sustained winds of 175 mph on Monday, a slow-moving Category 5 storm hurtling toward Jamaica, threatening to become the strongest hurricane ever recorded on the...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Jamaica Cowers as Category 5 Melissa Bears Down, Supercharged by Warming Seas

Mother Jones - Environment - 1 day ago

Why Hurricane Melissa's intensity and slow-moving speed are a recipe for disaster

NPR - World - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa is now a rare Category 5 storm as it closes in on a historic, catastrophic landfall in Jamaica

Apple Valley News Now - US News - 1 day ago

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Closes In On Jamaica

Weather experts expect potentially catastrophic damage, rainfall, and flooding to hit the island Tuesday morning.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Colonialism's legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes -- Farah Nibbs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

The Conversation - US News - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island's strongest recorded storm

Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 5 storm as it nears Jamaica.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa begins lashing Jamaica as 'catastrophic' Category 5 storm

KINGSTON/HAVANA: Hurricane Melissa was packing sustained winds of up to 282 kph on Monday (Oct 27) afternoon, as the slow-moving Category 5 storm was on course to b

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Watch: Satellite video shows Hurricane Melissa intensifying near Jamaica

Swirling cloud formations and a display of lightning illuminate the storm’s eye as it moves towards land.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Hurricanes' American Heritage pipeline paying dividends

Orlando Sentinel - Sports - 1 day ago

Weather -- Why Hurricane Melissa Could Be the Worst Storm to Ever Hit Jamaica

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa’s exceptional strength and slow pace could make it more destructive than Hurricane Gilbert, which hit Jamaica in 1988

Scientific American - Environment - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica as a Category 5 storm

NPR - World - 1 day ago

With sustained winds of 260 kilometers per hour, Melissa is expected to make landfall early on Tuesday.

With sustained winds of 260 kilometers per hour, Melissa is expected to make landfall early on Tuesday. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for several parts of the island and residents are being told to head to shelters. Forecasters are warning of catastrophic flooding, landslides and extensive damage.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day ago

What to know about storm surge dangers as Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica

ABC News - US News - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica as possibly the island's strongest recorded storm

Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Dominicans in Jamaica brace for Hurricane Melissa

Dominican Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa: 'Jamaica faces its most destructive storm yet'

Evening Standard - Opinion - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa is on its way to Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. It's expected to bring catastrophic flooding.

Hurricane Melissa is on its way to Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. It's expected to bring torrential rains and catastrophic flooding.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day ago

Weather -- With Melissa, 2025 Becomes Only the Second Season with More Than Two Category 5 Hurricanes

This is only the second time we’ve had more than two Category 5 storms in a single Atlantic hurricane season

Scientific American - Environment - 1 day ago

When a hurricane threatens, these tips can help you prepare

ABC News - Health - 1 day ago

Ozama River floating bridge reopens after cleanup following Hurricane Melissa

Dominican Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa Could Make 3 Landfalls in 3 Days, Ravaging the Caribbean

Gizmodo - Technology - 1 day ago

Melissa set to be the strongest hurricane to ever strike Jamaica

Storm reached sustained winds of 160 mph on Monday morning.

Ars Technica - Science - 1 day ago

Weather -- Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Will Drop Catastrophic Amounts of Rain on Jamaica

Melissa is a Category 5 major hurricane and moving relatively slow—a brutal combination that will drench some parts of Jamaica with up to 40 inches of rain

Scientific American - Environment - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti

Expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Monday evening or Tuesday morning, Hurricane Melissa is forecast to become a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest storm on record for the Caribbean island nation,

Euronews - Environment - 1 day ago

What is the difference between a cyclone, typhoon and hurricane?

Sky News - Technology - 1 day ago

5 things to know for Oct. 27: Trump in Asia, 2028 presidential race, Hurricane Melissa, Louvre heist suspects, Sami Hamdi

Apple Valley News Now - US News - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5 storm: NHC

Washington: Hurricane Melissa strengthened Monday to the maximum Category 5, the US National Hurricane Center said while warning of catastrophic floo...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

Melissa has turned into a Category 5 storm as it heads for Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.

Melissa has turned into a Category 5 storm as it heads for Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. It is expected to cause torrential downpours and catastrophic flooding.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day ago

The latest weather prediction models have suggested Tropical Storm Melissa could strengthen rapidly over the next few days, reaching a Category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean.

Daily Mail - Science - 1 day ago

The end of the hurricane season across the US could be affected by a disturbing weather pattern. A lead hurricane seasonal forecaster shared his prediction.

Daily Mail - Science - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa 'rapidly intensifies' as holiday spot braces for huge 25in of rain

Daily Express - World - 1 day ago

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba

NPR - World - 2 days ago

Category 4 Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti

The Baltimore Sun - Politics - 2 days ago

Melissa is now a Category 4 hurricane and could intensify to a Category 5 as it nears Jamaica

The Baltimore Sun - US News - 2 days ago

Hurricane Melissa may hit Category 5, inundate northern Caribbean

New York Daily News - World - 2 days ago

Melissa strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane, posing dire threat to Jamaica and Haiti

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Hurricane Melissa tracker

Watch a live tracker of Hurricane Melissa as it moves toward Jamaica and Southeastern Cuba.

NBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Hurricanes drop in polls after win over Stanford

Orlando Sentinel - Sports - 2 days ago

Storm Melissa Strengthens Into Hurricane, Threatening to Bring Catastrophic Flooding

A hurricane warning is in effect for Jamaica, while a hurricane watch has been issued for Haiti’s southwestern peninsula.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it crawls toward Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa was cutting a deadly path through the Caribbean on Sunday, strengthening into a Category 4 storm as it crawled al...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

Hurricane Melissa rapidly strengthens to Category 4 storm

Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified into a potentially catastrophic storm in the Caribbean overnight, U.S. forecasters warned early Sunday.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

US East Coast on high alert as deadly Storm Melissa threatens several states with pounding waves

Daily Mail - Science - 4 days ago

Storm Melissa to explode into Category 5 hurricane as models reveal its 'life-threatening' path to the US

Daily Mail - Science - 4 days ago

'Near stationary' Tropical Storm Melissa is moving slower than a person walking - and it may bring deadly flash floods to the Caribbean - By - Sascha Pare - published - 24 October 25 - Tropical Storm Melissa is moving at a snail's pace but will intensify rapidly over the weekend as it feeds off near-record-warm water temperatures in the Caribbean Sea, forecasters say.

Live Science - Science - 4 days ago

Storm Melissa to become 'powerful' hurricane in just DAYS as latest spaghetti models reveal path to US East Coast

Daily Mail - Science - 5 days ago

LIDOM postpones two games today due to Tropical Storm Melissa

Dominican Today - Sports - 5 days ago

Hurricane trackers have issued a new warning for the system in the Atlantic, saying it now has a 90 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression or Storm Melissa.

Daily Mail - Science - 6 days ago

Melissa Etheridge will perform at Hershey Theatre in spring of 2026; Here's when tickets go on sale

Lancaster Online - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Fighting to repair your home after hurricanes Helene and Milton? We want to hear from you

Tampa Bay Times - Environment - 15 days ago

Tampa Bay in for first cooldown in months. What it means for hurricanes

Tampa Bay Times - Environment - 18 days ago

La Nina is back, but it's weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 19 days ago

Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restoration

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 20 days ago

From wreckage to resilience: Bolstering Barbados' fishing industry against hurricane impacts

Without proper support, fishery-dependent communities may fail to recover, leading to declining employment, food security, and biodiversity.

Global Voices - Environment - 22 days ago

A year after Hurricane Helene, a region still awaits help, but marks recovery -- Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread destruction in North Carolina. How getting federal aid has become more quixotic.

Christian Science Monitor - Science - 29 days ago

Are You Still Rebuilding After Hurricane Helene? We Want to Hear From You.

We want to hear from North Carolinians whose homes were damaged or destroyed to better understand how well the state housing recovery program, RenewNC, is working for those who need it.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 1 month ago

North Carolina family still recovering a year after Hurricane Helene destroyed home

The Keele family looks back on the past year since their Western North Carolina home was destroyed by Helene after the hurricane turned tropical storm ravaged the region.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

Hurricane Helene hit the reset button on one town's goal of becoming an outdoor tourism mecca

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 1 month ago

Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina a year ago. Some students never returned to school

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 1 month ago

Life in the Time of Hurricanes

Texas Observer - Environment - 1 month ago

Salvation Army reveals how Hurricane Katrina changed disaster relief operations forever

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, nonprofits like the Salvation Army continue long-term recovery efforts in New Orleans using community-focused disaster relief strategies.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

Hurricane Katrina survivors share stories of perseverance 20 years after deadly storm

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, a Salvation Army captain reflects on his dangerous rescue mission and how tragedy led him to find purpose in helping others.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

Katrina holds lessons as US debates role of states and FEMA in disaster response -- Hurricane Katrina was a wake-up call for states as well as for federal disaster response. Lessons in resilience have born fruit, but a proposed scaling back of FEMA's role is stirring debate in an era of rising storm costs.

Christian Science Monitor - Environment - 1 month ago

20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the heart of New Orleans beats on -- After Hurricane Katrina, the most expensive natural disaster in U.S. history, New Orleans has worked to rebuild and revive – a recovery achieved in part through music and culture.

Christian Science Monitor - Environment - 2 months ago

Is New Orleans Safer Now Than When Hurricane Katrina Hit 20 Years Ago?

Scientists and engineers have been implementing steps to better protect New Orleans, but recent government actions are undermining the work, raising alarm

Scientific American - Opinion - 2 months ago

Hurricane Erin prompts beach closures and emergency declarations across multiple states

Hurricane Erin is bringing 100 mph winds and dangerous rip currents to coastal towns, prompting beach closures and tropical storm warnings from North Carolina to Virginia.

Fox News - Environment - 2 months ago

Data centers consume massive amounts of water – companies rarely tell the public exactly how much -- Peyton McCauley, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Melissa Scanlan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The Conversation - Environment - 2 months ago

Melissa Koby becomes first Black US Open theme artist, and honours Althea Gibson by channelling her own Jamaican grandmother

“When I think about the theme artist title, I don’t think about being the first Black anything. [It's] about telling Althea Gibson’s story...she’s the blueprint for Black women in tennis.”

Global Voices - Sports - 2 months ago

The Caribbean closely watches Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

As with 2024’s Hurricane Beryl, forecasters have commented on Erin’s speedy acceleration from tropical storm to hurricane, which studies are linking to climate change.

Global Voices - World - 2 months ago

Unauthorized North Carolina mine allegedly seizing on Hurricane Helene devastation, court battle imminent

Western North Carolina residents head to court Monday in a fight against an "illegal" mine that swept into the mountains in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Fox News - Environment - 2 months ago

New Florida Hurricane Season Forecast Released: What to Expect -- By Naomi Feinstein -- "Many of the factors we identified ahead of the season are still at play."

Miami New Times - Environment - 2 months ago

Some Texas Officials Didn't Respond to Flood Alerts, Echoing the Tragedies of Hurricane Helene

Weather warnings predicted devastation from both the Texas floods and Hurricane Helene. But in both disasters, people were left in harm’s way.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

Crucial Satellite Data to Be Cut off Near Hurricane Season Peak -- By Naomi Feinstein -- The cutoff was initially set for June 30. Instead, it now comes near the peak of hurricane season.

The cutoff was initially set for June 30. Instead, it now comes near the peak of hurricane season.

Miami New Times - Environment - 3 months ago

26 photos of the worst hurricanes to have hit the US

Business Insider - Science - 4 months ago

Prescient Warnings About Helene Didn't Reach People in Harm's Way. Here Are 5 Lessons for the Next Hurricane.

After four months of reporting, ProPublica found that the warnings about Helene were eerily accurate. Yet, local residents remained largely unaware of the enormity of danger approaching as the storm closed in.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

Andrea, Jerry, Wendy: Here's what hurricanes will be named in 2025

Business Insider - Science - 5 months ago

How Do You Stop a Hurricane Made of Fire?

California fights wildfires like wars, but this one may be unwinnable.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 9 months ago

Beryl, the first major storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has the Caribbean's Windward Islands in its sights

Even as some social media users focused on “hurricane history” being made, Caribbean netizens were feeling deeply anxious.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago

Will women voters forgive Boris Johnson's serial flings? MELISSA KITE argues the Tory leader might be more electable if he had stayed with his ex-wife Marina Wheeler instead of enjoying romance with Carrie Symonds

Daily Mail - Opinion - 1 year ago

Hurricane Harvey, 1 Year Later: Harrowing Images From Before and After

Inside Edition - US News - 1 year ago

How the Devastation of Hurricane Ida Is Still Being Felt in Parts of Louisiana

Inside Edition - US News - 1 year ago

As Jamaica braces for a direct hit, relief efforts have begun for islands shattered by Hurricane Beryl

Weather experts may be fascinated by Beryl's exceptionality, but those who have been routinely battered fear that all the factors that make Beryl stand out may well become the norm.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago

Slideshow: Worst hurricanes in US history

ABC News - US News - 6 years ago