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Dozens killed as Hurricane Melissa ravages Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa left a deadly trail across Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica, killing dozens and causing massive destruction as residents faced roofless homes,...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 13 minutes ago

King Charles expresses heartbreak over Hurricane Melissa devastation

King Charles has expressed his deep sorrow over the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and across the Caribbean.In a heartfelt statement released through Buckingham Palace on...

International The News - Opinion - 17 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa kills at least 40 in Haiti, leaves path of destruction in Jamaica and Cuba

The storm left Jamaica with widespread damage and power outages

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 23 minutes ago

Falcons owner Arthur Blank donates $2.5 million to Hurricane Melissa relief funds

Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has pledged an initial $2.5 million through his foundation to aid Hurricane Melissa relief efforts across Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Fox News - Top Stories - 27 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa kills 28 in Haiti, ravages Cuba, Jamaica, leaves 500K without power

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

New York Post - World - 33 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa kills 25 in southern Haiti, heads toward the Bahamas - Read Now - Share

The powerful storm has battered the Caribbean, leaving devastation in Haiti, triggering mass evacuations in the Bahamas, and prompting hurricane warnings across the region

First Post - Top Stories - 39 minutes ago

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

The monster storm has caused widespread destruction, where roofless homes, fallen utility poles and water-logged furniture dominated the landscape.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 48 minutes ago

Texas honeymooners trapped in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa slams island

What began as a dream honeymoon has turned into a terrifying ordeal for Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop, who are stranded in Jamaica as Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa barrels toward...

New York Post - World - 52 minutes ago

Shocking images show devastation Hurricane Melissa reaped on Jamaica

Up to 8,000 British citizens on Caribbean island as ‘storm of the century’ causes catastrophic winds and flash flooding

Evening Standard - World - 1 hour ago

latest - | Hurricane Melissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti and causes damage in Jamaica and Cuba

Flooding from Hurricane Melissa has killed 25 people in Haiti while the storm still churned across Cuba on Wednesday after leaving Jamaica with widespread ...

Independent.ie - World - 1 hour ago

Phony AI-generated videos of Hurricane Melissa flood social media sites

These videos and others have racked up millions of views on social media platforms, including X, TikTok, and Instagram.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Melissa's remnants to turn a rainy weather-maker into a drenching Halloween Eve storm for parts of Mass.

A fast-moving storm will spare Halloween night, but lash Southeastern Mass., Cape Cod with 1 to 4 inches of heavy rain.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Drone reveals Hurricane Melissa devastation as 77% of Jamaica without power and dozens dead in Haiti

In Haiti, 25 people have died after a river burst its banks during Hurricane Melissa. The storm hit Jamaica yesterday, leaving 77% of the island without power. This morning, it swept across Cuba. The extent of the damage across the Caribbean is not yet known. Watch and follow live below.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 30 in Caribbean as 'life-threatening' storm heads toward Bahamas

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

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Hurricane Melissa - what we know about the damage in Jamaica

The Jamaican authorities are trying to assess the impact of Hurricane Melissa - footage on social media is revealing the scale of the damage left behind

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead in trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

Flooding from Hurricane Melissa killed 25 people in Haiti while the storm still churned across Cuba on Wednesday after leaving Jamaica with widespread damage and power outages, officials say.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Powerful Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Jamaica and Cuba

An incredibly powerful hurricane swept through Jamaica on Tuesday, leaving flooding and destruction in its wake. Hurricane Melissa was a Category 5 storm – and was reported to be the strongest storm ever to hit the island nation.

Inside Edition - US News - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa to bring high winds, heavy rain to Eastern Canada Friday: forecaster

As Hurricane Melissa makes its way northeast from the Caribbean, a forecaster says residents in Atlantic Canada should prepare for strong winds and heavy rain later this week.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Powerful Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Jamaica and Cuba -- News

An incredibly powerful hurricane swept through Jamaica on Tuesday, leaving flooding and destruction in its wake. Hurricane Melissa was a Category 5 storm – and was reported to be the strongest storm ever to hit the island nation.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after devastating Jamaica

More than 700,000 people in Cuba have been evacuated, with authorities warning of storm surges and flash flooding.

Sky News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa blamed for 25 deaths in Haiti, as Jamaican, Cuban officials assess damage

Hurricane Melissa was grinding across Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm after pummelling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

CBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa blamed for 25 deaths in Haiti, as Jamaican, Cuban officials assess damage -- -

Hurricane Melissa was grinding across Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm after pummelling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

CBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Before and After: Jamaican Hotel Ravaged by Hurricane Melissa

Before-and-after footage shows a Jamaican hotel devastated by the powerful winds and flooding brought by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. The storm tore through the island, leaving widespread...

New York Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

25 killed as Hurricane Melissa unleashes catastrophic floods in southern Haiti

ALBAWABA- At least 25 people were killed in southern Haiti after torrential rains from Hurricane Melissa triggered catastrophic flooding, submerging ent

Albawaba - World - 2 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa Live Updates: At Least 25 Dead in Haiti, Most Of Jamaica Without Power, As Storm Hits Cuba

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

Newsweek - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

After battering Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa makes Cuba landfall

Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm ever recorded in Jamaica, left a trail of destruction across the island before tearing into eastern Cuba on...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after killing 26 people in Haiti, Jamaica

'Monstrous' Hurricane Melissa crosses Cuba after killing 25 in Haiti and a baby in Jamaica.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

25 people have died in southern Haiti after a river flooded by Hurricane Melissa burst its banks, mayor says

25 people have died in southern Haiti after a river flooded by Hurricane Melissa burst its banks, mayor says.

Bay to Bay News - World - 3 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti, causes widespread damage in Jamaica and Cuba

Flooding from Hurricane Melissa killed 25 people in Haiti while the storm still churned across Cuba on Wednesday after leaving Jamaica with widespread damage.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

25 People Die In Southern Haiti After River Flooded By Hurricane Melissa Burst Its Banks

“I am overwhelmed by the situation,” Mayor Jean Bertrand Subrème said.

Huffington Post - Politics - 3 hours ago

US State Department Sends Emergency Teams After Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica, Cuba

While the post did not specify which countries the response team would be deployed to, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

'It has hit us hard': Montego Bay mayor outlines situation on the ground after Hurricane Melissa

Richard Vernon, the mayor of Montego Bay, spoke about the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica and the destruction the storm left behind. Vernon said the priority is to ensure that there are no casualties or loss of life in the Montego Bay area.

NBC News - World - 3 hours ago

UNICEF representative: At least 250,000 children severely affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica

UNICEF representative for Kingston, Jamaica, Olga Isaza spoke about the struggles at least 250,000 children will have to face after Hurricane Melissa devastated the island. Isaza said the priorities and concerns for UNICEF are water, sanitation, hygiene and food for the children in affected areas.

NBC News - World - 4 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after Jamaica declared 'a disaster area'

Cuban president warns storm would cause ‘significant damage’ as 735,000 people evacuated in country’s east

Irish Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

UK providing £2.5m in humanitarian support to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

UK experts have also been deployed to the region to assist with the disaster response and recovery.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa tears through the Caribbean. Maps show its forecast path.

Hurricane Melissa was hitting eastern Cuba hard early Wednesday after slamming Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. Maps show its forecast path.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa churns across Cuba as a Category 2 storm

Hurricane Melissa is moving across eastern Cuba as a Category 2 storm.

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa weakens as it churns across Cuba as a Category 2 storm

At least one death was reported in Jamaica, where Melissa roared ashore on Tuesday with top sustained winds of 185 mph.

Los Angeles Times - World - 5 hours ago

The Latest: Hundreds of thousands evacuate as Hurricane Melissa hits eastern Cuba

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. Hundreds of thousands have been evacuated in the …

Bay to Bay News - World - 5 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa weakens to Category 2 storm, batters Cuba

Hurricane Melissa weakened to a Category 2 storm as it crossed Cuba, after pummeling Jamaica as the strongest storm ever recorded over that Caribbean island. Follow DW for more.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Alison Hammond issues update as family caught up in Hurricane Melissa

This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary detailed the latest headlines during Wednesday's show.

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa barrels across Cuba after devastating Jamaica

Follow NBC News live coverage of Hurricane Melissa as it makes landfall in Cuba after hitting Jamaica.

NBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

NBC News' George Solis reports on the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa from Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is wreaking havoc in Cuba after absolutely devastating the island of Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with destructive 185-mile-per-hour winds and heavy rain that caused catastrophic flooding and landslides. NBC’s George Solis reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks where it’s headed next.

NBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Jamaica a Disaster Area After Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall

Hurricane Melissa is wreaking havoc in Cuba after absolutely devastating the island of Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with destructive 185-mile-per-hour winds and heavy rain that caused catastrophic flooding and landslides. NBC’s George Solis reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks where it’s headed next.

NBC News - Technology - 6 hours ago

In photos: Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba hours after devastating Jamaica -- Gallery

Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba early on Wednesday, hours after causing devastation in neighboring Jamaica as the strongest-ever storm on record to hit that Caribbean island nation.

The Globe and Mail - World - 6 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, makes its way through Cuba

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 - 7 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Cuba after pounding Jamaica

The Caribbean continues to be battered by Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record. After leaving catastrophic damage in Jamaica, the storm has weakened to a still-powerful Category 3, but Cuban authorities say they are bracing for the worst.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 7 hours ago

Shutdown deadlines loom and the destruction of Hurricane Melissa: Morning Rundown

Plus, the athletes to watch in the Winter Olympics, only 100 days away.

NBC News - US News - 7 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa slams Cuba after leaving trail of ruin in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba early on Wednesday, hours after causing devastation in neighboring Jamaica as the strongest-ever storm on record to hit that Caribbean island nation.Melissa hit...

International The News - World - 8 hours ago

In pictures: Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after causing chaos in Jamaica

Hundreds of thousands left without power in Jamaica as hospitals are forced to evacuate

Irish Times - World - 8 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa lashes Jamaica as Category 5 storm

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

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

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 - World - 8 hours ago

"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Melissa lashing 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.

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

CBS News - World - 9 hours ago

VIDEO: Hurricane Melissa Smashes Cuba as Jamaica Cleans up in Its Wake

Hurricane Melissa roared across eastern Cuba early Wednesday after being downgraded to a Category 3 storm. The extreme weather event hit after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.

Breitbart - Politics - 9 hours ago

Be ready before storm hits: Essential hurricane preparation tips

Hurricane season can be stressful for anyone near the potential path of a storm, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 9 hours ago

What we know about Hurricane Melissa that 'ravaged' Jamaica before hitting Cuba

The hurricane, which is now tearing through Cuba, was the first Category 5 storm to hit Jamaica since records began 174 years ago.

Sky News - World - 9 hours ago

Watch live Sky News coverage of Hurricane Melissa

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

Sky News - World - 9 hours ago

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba as Jamaican PM declares 'disaster area'

Cuban authorities have evacuated more than 700,000 people as Jamaica’s prime minister declares his nation a ‘disaster area’

Evening Standard - World - 10 hours 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 - World - 10 hours 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 - 11 hours ago

Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica

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

Sky News - Top Stories - 11 hours 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 - 11 hours 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 - 11 hours 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 - 12 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 - 12 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 - 13 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 - 13 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 - 15 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 - 15 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 - 16 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 - US News - 17 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 - Top Stories - 17 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 - 18 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 - 19 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 - 19 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 - 20 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 - 21 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 - 21 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 - 22 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 - 22 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 - 23 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 - 23 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 - 23 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 - 23 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.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

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 - Top Stories - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 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, 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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

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

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

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

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

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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days ago

Hurricane Melissa tracker

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

NBC News - Business - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 23 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

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 - 2 months 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 - 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

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

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

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

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

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