Hurricane Melissa ties record for strongest hurricane in Atlantic history

Hurricane Melissa, the Category 5 storm that ripped through Jamaica and caused catastrophic damage, is now tied for the strongest hurricane to ever form in the Atlantic Ocean.
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How do hurricanes form and are they getting stronger?

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded, created "extremely dangerous and life-threatening" conditions in Jamaica, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Climate ...
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Could another hurricane be in store? What's lurking in the Atlantic and when the season ends

As Hurricane Milton continues to move away from Florida and Georgia, many residents in the impacted areas are keeping a wary eye out for what’s next. October may seem like it’s late in the year for ...
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Is The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Really Over?

NEW HOPE, JAMAICA - OCTOBER 28: A satellite view showed Hurricane Melissa approaching Jamaica as the sun rose near New Hope, Jamaica Oct. 28, 2025. (Photo by CSU/CIRA & NOAA/Anadolu via Getty ...