Hurricane Melissa to remain a powerful storm as it tracks toward Cuba
Melissa is expected to remain a powerful hurricane when it moves across Cuba, the Bahamas, and near Bermuda.
Melissa is expected to remain a powerful hurricane when it moves across Cuba, the Bahamas, and near Bermuda.
Agape Flights planning emergency response to the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa
Agape Flights plans to fly out to Jamaica by the end of this week to aid the victims of Hurricane Melissa.
Agape Flights plans to fly out to Jamaica by the end of this week to aid the victims of Hurricane Melissa.
Watch Live: Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica with 185-mph winds
Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.
Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.
What is minimum central pressure, and how does it measure hurricane power?
When we talk about hurricanes, the first number you usually hear is wind speed. That makes sense. Wind is what tears off roofs, knocks down trees, and turns debris into dangerous missiles. Wind kicks up waves and pushes storm surge onto beaches. But when scientists measure how intense a hurricane really is, they often focus on something you cannot feel or see: central pressure.
When we talk about hurricanes, the first number you usually hear is wind speed. That makes sense. Wind is what tears off roofs, knocks down trees, and turns debris into dangerous missiles. Wind kicks up waves and pushes storm surge onto beaches. But when scientists measure how intense a hurricane really is, they often focus on something you cannot feel or see: central pressure.
Hurricane Melissa one of strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record: See list
Hurricane Melissa has become one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Melissa has become one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 5 storms in Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa became a powerful Category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean on Monday. It was mostly stationary and about 150 miles from Kingston, Jamaica, the National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Melissa became a powerful Category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean on Monday. It was mostly stationary and about 150 miles from Kingston, Jamaica, the National Hurricane Center said.
Guantánamo Bay begins evacuations as Hurricane Melissa nears category 5 strength
As Hurricane Melissa intensifies into a powerful Category 4 storm with the potential to reach Category 5 strength, U.S. authorities at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, have begun evacuating non-mission-essential U.S. citizens.
As Hurricane Melissa intensifies into a powerful Category 4 storm with the potential to reach Category 5 strength, U.S. authorities at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, have begun evacuating non-mission-essential U.S. citizens.
Hurricane Melissa sees extreme rapid intensification as Jamaica braces for extensive infrastructural damage
Time has essentially run out for millions of people in Jamaica to prepare for deadly Hurricane Melissa’s onslaught as the monster storm undergoes "extreme rapid intensification" ahead of its likely catastrophic landfall in the coming days.
Time has essentially run out for millions of people in Jamaica to prepare for deadly Hurricane Melissa’s onslaught as the monster storm undergoes "extreme rapid intensification" ahead of its likely catastrophic landfall in the coming days.
A year after Hurricane Milton, South Daytona community still rebuilding
Thursday marked one year since Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind widespread devastation and dozens dead.
Thursday marked one year since Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind widespread devastation and dozens dead.
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
Mysterious wooden canoe found after Hurricane Ian still baffles experts three years later
A "highly unusual" wooden canoe that was unearthed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian is still puzzling experts three years later.
A "highly unusual" wooden canoe that was unearthed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian is still puzzling experts three years later.
National Hurricane Center: New zone for potential tropical development may form near Florida
The National Hurricane Center is now tracking a new zone for potential tropical development that may form near the Northwestern Bahamas and Southern Florida by Saturday. Forecasters are also continuing to follow Hurricane Imelda as it now barely hangs onto hurricane strength and continues to move away from Bermuda.
The National Hurricane Center is now tracking a new zone for potential tropical development that may form near the Northwestern Bahamas and Southern Florida by Saturday. Forecasters are also continuing to follow Hurricane Imelda as it now barely hangs onto hurricane strength and continues to move away from Bermuda.
What to expect for final 2 months of Atlantic hurricane season
The peak of the Atlantic basin hurricane season is nearing its end with the U.S. escaping major impacts from tropical cyclones.
The peak of the Atlantic basin hurricane season is nearing its end with the U.S. escaping major impacts from tropical cyclones.
National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Imelda impacts felt on East Coast as storm strengthens on path to Bermuda
Although Hurricane Imelda will not make landfall in the U.S., the effects of the storm are being felt up and down the East Coast from the Southeast through the mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast and New England.
Although Hurricane Imelda will not make landfall in the U.S., the effects of the storm are being felt up and down the East Coast from the Southeast through the mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast and New England.
Hurricane Imelda causing beach erosion in Volusia County
Hurricane Imelda is continuing to batter the Florida coast, even as it moves away from the U.S. In the Daytona Beach area, the beach is even starting to erode. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares more about some of the local damage.
Hurricane Imelda is continuing to batter the Florida coast, even as it moves away from the U.S. In the Daytona Beach area, the beach is even starting to erode. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares more about some of the local damage.
Tracking the tropics: AM Oct. 1, 2025
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner gives us a look at the latest updates in the tropics as Hurricane Imelda continues to strengthen as it barrels towards Bermuda. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto is churning in the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1 storm.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner gives us a look at the latest updates in the tropics as Hurricane Imelda continues to strengthen as it barrels towards Bermuda. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto is churning in the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1 storm.
Why did Hurricane Imelda shift east so fast away from Florida, towards Hurricane Humberto?
While days earlier, spaghetti models indicated the possibility of then-Tropical Storm Imelda inching closer to the United States' eastern coast, the track shifted and confidence rapidly showed Imelda would be pulled east towards Bermuda and the Atlantic Ocean.
While days earlier, spaghetti models indicated the possibility of then-Tropical Storm Imelda inching closer to the United States' eastern coast, the track shifted and confidence rapidly showed Imelda would be pulled east towards Bermuda and the Atlantic Ocean.
National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Imelda, Hurricane Humberto bring threats to Florida coast
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) still has its eyes peeled on both Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto, which were expected to bring life-threatening impacts to Florida's East Coast beaches through Thursday.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) still has its eyes peeled on both Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto, which were expected to bring life-threatening impacts to Florida's East Coast beaches through Thursday.
National Hurricane Center: Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 forms near Cuba; Hurricane Humberto churns in Atlantic
A tropical system developed late Friday off the eastern coast of Cuba, prompting storm alerts for parts of the Bahamas, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The disturbance, previously designated Invest 94L, was now classified as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
A tropical system developed late Friday off the eastern coast of Cuba, prompting storm alerts for parts of the Bahamas, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The disturbance, previously designated Invest 94L, was now classified as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Imelda expected to form, possible U.S. impacts next week
A system in the Atlantic, currently designated as Invest 94L, is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda within the next 24 hours, with forecasters warning of possible impacts on the U.S. East Coast early next week.
A system in the Atlantic, currently designated as Invest 94L, is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda within the next 24 hours, with forecasters warning of possible impacts on the U.S. East Coast early next week.