Hurricane Melissa brought devastation and death to the Caribbean as it tore through the region as one of the most powerful storms on earth in more than 150 years.

The U.S. Air Force's "Hurricane Hunters" have flown inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa, capturing eerie footage of the historic storm that has caused widespread devastation in Jamaica.

The storm hit 75 mph winds to attain hurricane status on Saturday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said. A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when its winds reach 74 mph. Melissa is set to become a major hurricane before the end of the weekend.

Jamaica braces as rapidly intensifying Hurricane Melissa creeps toward island - Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Hurricane Kiko, a potent Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds peaking near 130-140 mph, is barreling toward the Hawaiian Islands in early to mid-September 2025. Forecasters warn that while Kiko is expected to weaken slightly over the weekend due to ...

Hurricane Melissa barreled into Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm with some of the fastest winds and strongest intensities ever recorded. The storm blew through the Caribbean island’s southwestern coast,