When we talk about hurricanes, the first number you usually hear is wind speed. That makes sense. Wind is what tears off roofs, knocks down trees, and turns debris into dangerous missiles. Wind kicks ...

As of early Tuesday morning, Hurricane Melissa is a strong Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175 mph and potential gusts beyond 200 mph. The hurricane is now on final approach to Jamaica and ...

Atlantic hurricane season recap: tropical storms, hurricanes, historical markers and records, and 2026 season dates, ...

Hurricane Melissa was a strong Category 4 on Oct. 26, as it lingered near Jamaica. It has since become a Category 5 storm. Update, Oct. 27: This article was originally published Oct. 26. It has been ...

WASHINGTON — Hurricane Melissa made landfall in south-western Jamaica early Tuesday afternoon, packing winds of 185 mph. It was the strongest hurricane to make landfall on the island since ...

Hurricane Melissa has weakened to a Category 2 storm and is expected to pass near Bermuda. The storm caused widespread destruction and dozens of deaths in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. Florida and the ...

This is the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in Jamaica and is tied for the second strongest landfall in all of the Atlantic Basin! The storm is heading towards the coast around Montego Bay ...

Jamaica is bracing for what the National Hurricane Center said would be catastrophic flash flooding and landslides caused by up to 40 inches of rain. Coverage for this live blog has ended. Follow the ...

Jacksonville, Florida, will experience a cool, rainy day with a high of 69 degrees. Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is expected to bring catastrophic impacts to Jamaica and other Caribbean islands.

Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, the third of the 2025 Atlantic season. This "rapid intensification," where storms quickly strengthen, is becoming more common due to ...

Hurricane hunters are specialized aviators who intentionally fly into dangerous storms to collect critical real-time weather data and conduct reconnaissance missions. They utilize robust, modified ...

Editor's note: This page summarizes developments on Hurricane Melissa for Tuesday, Oct. 28. For the latest news on Hurricane Melissa, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Oct. 29. The center of ...