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.