Biggest Hurricane in History

Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica Was Hit by Its Worst Hurricane in History—Here’s How You Can Help the Recovery

The group is working to "to help our breadbasket parishes" and support local farmers who lost their crops and livelihoods.

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Forecast: Melissa landfall in Jamaica will be among hardest hits in hurricane history

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Monster hurricane Melissa threatens to be ‘worst storm’ in Jamaica’s history

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Hurricane Melissa is a warning: Why violent storms are increasingly catching the world off guard – The Conversation

Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified to a category 5 storm, bringing record winds and rain to Jamaica.

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Hurricane Melissa takes aim at Cuba after roaring across Jamaica

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Woman's mixed emotions after Jamaica hurricane

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Will Hurricane Melissa affect the UK weather?

The US National Hurricane Center warns that Bermuda could see damaging winds with around 25mm (1in) of rain, rough seas and potentially life-threatening rip currents.

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Hurricane Melissa leaves 49 dead in Caribbean, churns north

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The Latest: Hurricane Melissa impacting southeastern Bahamas after dozens killed across Caribbean

See how Hurricane Melissa, among strongest on record, compares with historic storms

Melissa is among three Atlantic hurricanes to make landfall with 185 mph winds. Another storm to do so was the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.

October 28, 2025 - Hurricane Melissa

Melissa underwent extreme rapid intensification, strengthening to a rare Category 5 with winds of 175 mph and stronger gusts, making it the strongest storm on the planet this year. Follow for live updates.