National Hurricane Center
Inside Hurricane Melissa: US Air Force Hurricane Hunters Capture Rare Footage of 2025's Strongest Storm
Oct 28, 2025 05:27 pm CST
US Air Force Hurricane Hunters successfully penetrated Hurricane Melissa, capturing extraordinary footage from inside the eye of 2025's most powerful storm. The mission collected vital meteorological data as the Category 5 hurricane approached Jamaica, showcasing the impressive "stadium effect" and unique wave patterns within the storm. With winds up to 282 kmph, Melissa is poised to become the strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica since record-keeping began in 1851, prompting mass evacuations and already causing casualties across the Caribbean.
Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Threatens Jamaica with Catastrophic Destruction and Record Rainfall
Oct 28, 2025 07:49 am CST
Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm with winds reaching 175 mph, approaches Jamaica with potentially record-breaking destruction. Despite evacuation orders, many residents remain as forecasters predict up to 40 inches of rainfall, devastating floods, and destructive storm surges. The slow-moving hurricane has already claimed four lives in neighboring islands and experts warn climate change is intensifying its impact.