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.
Heavy rainfall causing flooding concerns in Brevard, Lake counties
Several flash flooding alerts have been issued for areas along the Space Coast after several inches of rain have fallen in a short amount of time, officials have said.
Several flash flooding alerts have been issued for areas along the Space Coast after several inches of rain have fallen in a short amount of time, officials have said.
Tropical Storm Melissa forecast to be major Cat. 4 hurricane in Caribbean: National Hurricane Center
Tropical Storm Melissa is forecast to become a major Category 4 hurricane as it meanders throughout the Caribbean Sea, bringing heavy rains and potentially deadly flooding to some of the islands in that region.
Tropical Storm Melissa is forecast to become a major Category 4 hurricane as it meanders throughout the Caribbean Sea, bringing heavy rains and potentially deadly flooding to some of the islands in that region.
These are the 14 billion-dollar weather disasters of 2025, according to data
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
Tropical Storm Melissa could become hurricane this week, NHC says
Tropical Storm Melissa is dragging slowly in the Caribbean Sea, which could bring heavy rainfall and flooding to parts of Hispaniola and Jamaica, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Melissa is dragging slowly in the Caribbean Sea, which could bring heavy rainfall and flooding to parts of Hispaniola and Jamaica, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Melissa forms over Caribbean Sea: Track, forecast, spaghetti models
Tropical Storm Melissa formed Tuesday over the Caribbean Sea, becoming the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Melissa formed Tuesday over the Caribbean Sea, becoming the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Invest 98L: Tropical depression or Tropical Storm Melissa likely to form this week
A disturbance in the Atlantic is likely to become a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Melissa this week as it heads into the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said.
A disturbance in the Atlantic is likely to become a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Melissa this week as it heads into the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said.
National Hurricane Center: 2 zones for potential tropical development in Atlantic, Caribbean
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two areas of interest in the Atlantic and the Caribbean for potential tropical development. Both have low chances of development over the next week, the NHC said.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two areas of interest in the Atlantic and the Caribbean for potential tropical development. Both have low chances of development over the next week, the NHC said.
National Hurricane Center eyes Caribbean for potential tropical system next week
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a tropical wave for the possibility of tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a tropical wave for the possibility of tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean.
Powerful storm rips through Arizona backyard
A powerful storm tore through parts of Arizona this week, leaving behind widespread damage in Tempe, Guadalupe, and Scottsdale.
A powerful storm tore through parts of Arizona this week, leaving behind widespread damage in Tempe, Guadalupe, and Scottsdale.
Tropical Storm Lorenzo expected to take unique track around Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Lorenzo is beginning to weaken after it formed early Monday in the central tropical Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Tropical Storm Lorenzo is beginning to weaken after it formed early Monday in the central tropical Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
1 killed, 51 rescued as western Alaska communities devastated by floods caused by Typhoon Halong's remnants
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges to western Alaska. Authorities say one person is dead and two remain missing.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges to western Alaska. Authorities say one person is dead and two remain missing.
National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Jerry expected to strengthen, Karen weakens
Tropical Storm Jerry is expected to remain a tropical storm as it moves northward from the islands toward Bermuda, turning east before reaching the island early next week.
Tropical Storm Jerry is expected to remain a tropical storm as it moves northward from the islands toward Bermuda, turning east before reaching the island early next week.
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Flooding along Florida's East Coast
Several inches of rain have fallen in parts of Florida's Space Coast, causing flooding in several neighborhoods. Edgewater saw several inches of rain, causing flooding on their street and yards.
Several inches of rain have fallen in parts of Florida's Space Coast, causing flooding in several neighborhoods. Edgewater saw several inches of rain, causing flooding on their street and yards.
Heavy rain floods mobile home park as pumps fail
Persistent rain flooded a Cape Canaveral neighborhood Thursday night, leaving residents in knee-deep water and crews struggling to pump it away as storms continued pounding parts of Brevard County. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shows us the conditions as of Friday morning.
Persistent rain flooded a Cape Canaveral neighborhood Thursday night, leaving residents in knee-deep water and crews struggling to pump it away as storms continued pounding parts of Brevard County. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shows us the conditions as of Friday morning.
Heavy rain floods Cape Canaveral mobile home park as pumps fail
Persistent rain flooded a Cape Canaveral neighborhood Thursday night, leaving residents in knee-deep water and crews struggling to pump it away as storms continued pounding parts of Brevard County.
Persistent rain flooded a Cape Canaveral neighborhood Thursday night, leaving residents in knee-deep water and crews struggling to pump it away as storms continued pounding parts of Brevard County.
Map: Average first freeze dates have shifted later for most of the US since 1970
Fall freezes are arriving later across the U.S. according to a new report; here’s which cities have seen the longest delays.
Fall freezes are arriving later across the U.S. according to a new report; here’s which cities have seen the longest delays.
National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Jerry remains on track to strengthen into hurricane in coming days
Although Tropical Storm Jerry is struggling as it continues to spin across the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says it still remains on track to strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days.
Although Tropical Storm Jerry is struggling as it continues to spin across the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says it still remains on track to strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days.
Tropical Storm Jerry forecast to become a hurricane on Thursday, NHC says
Tropical Storm Jerry is continuing to gain strength on Wednesday and is now forecast to become a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Tropical Storm Jerry is continuing to gain strength on Wednesday and is now forecast to become a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).