tropical cyclone
Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica's Most Powerful Storm in 174 Years Causes Catastrophic Damage
Oct 29, 2025 01:43 am CST
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, made landfall in Jamaica as the strongest hurricane to hit the island in 174 years. The fifth most intense Atlantic basin hurricane on record brought catastrophic winds, flooding and landslides to Jamaica before heading toward Cuba, triggering mass evacuations throughout the Caribbean and leaving seven dead across the region.
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica: Red Cross Warns 1.5 Million People at Risk of "Massive Impact"
Oct 28, 2025 07:55 pm CST
Hurricane Melissa, potentially Jamaica's most violent storm on record, threatens to impact 1.5 million residents with 280 km/h winds, catastrophic flooding, and 3-4 meter storm surges. Red Cross and international agencies have mobilized emergency responses as the Category 5 hurricane approaches Jamaica's vulnerable coastal communities before heading toward eastern Cuba.
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.
Super Typhoon Ragasa Devastates Asia: 27 Dead, Millions Displaced Across China, Taiwan and Philippines
Sep 25, 2025 04:06 pm CST
Super Typhoon Ragasa has left a trail of destruction across Asia, causing 27 deaths and displacing over 2 million people. The powerful storm, ranked as the second-strongest in the South China Sea region since 1950, brought devastating floods to Taiwan, catastrophic winds to Hong Kong and southern China, and deadly conditions to the Philippines. Emergency responders continue rescue operations as communities begin to assess the extensive damage to infrastructure and homes.