Cat 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa made landfall over New Hope, Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon as a powerful and destructive Category 5 storm. Melissa made landfall around 1 p.m. near New Hope, Jamaica with sustained winds of 185 MPH, the National Hurricane Center said. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joins Garrett Wymer to discuss the path, projections and devastation Hurricane Melissa is likely to leave on Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean.
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.
Tracking Hurricane Melissa
FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer is joined by FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner for update on Hurricane Melissa, which has been the fifth strongest Atlantic hurricane ever.
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.
Melissa among strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record
Hurricane Melissa is now the fifth strongest Atlantic hurricane on record. It's expected to make landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm.
Tropical Update: Hurricane Melissa
FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner provides an update on the latest conditions in the tropics as Hurricane Melissa heads towards Jamaica.
Mount Dora aims to restore infrastructure damaged in flash flood
The city had 14 to 19 inches of rain within a short period of time, Megan Milanese, Director of Lake County’s Emergency Management, said. This “significant" flash flooding – particularly in Mount Dora and Eustis – contributed to vehicle damage, road closure and infrastructure impact.
Merritt Island roads underwater after flash flooding
Pastures, roads and homes are under water after an Oct. 26 flash flooding. Residents told FOX 35's Esther Bower they're shocked to see this much rain, though there hasn't been a hurricane. Now, residents are struggling to keep water from inside their homes.
Mount Dora flash flood displaces residents
Mount Dora residents react to an Oct. 26 flash flood that destroyed Donnelly Street, Wolf Branch and a created a "Grand Canyon-like" ravine behind Waterman Village – a lake-side retirement community – that had a storm water breach.
Orlando Weather Forecast PM: October 27, 2025
FOX 35 Storm Team Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking tremendous rain, storms, and the tropics tonight.
Eustis farm recovers after "unexpected" overnight storm
Amber Brooke Farms in Eustis is hoping repair damages after an Oct. 26 storm, including replanting sunflowers and fields for their u-pick activities.
Orlando Weather Afternoon Forecast: Oct. 27, 2025
FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergren provides an update on the latest Central Florida forecast, which includes more rain for the area.
Florida flash flooding updates: State of emergencies, sandbags, rainfall totals
Live updates: Officials are evaluating damage and impacts after several inches of rain fell on portions of Brevard County and Lake County Sunday night, flooding streets, yards, and some homes.
Dangerous flooding across Lake County
FOX 35's TJ Springer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest developments on dangerous flooding across Lake County, with Mount Dora being a specific spot where the flooding is worse for some families than when Hurricane Milton tore through Florida.
Titusville flash flooding: Rainfall totals, road closures, aftermath
Brevard County officials reported widespread flooding across Cocoa, Titusville and Indialantic after heavy rainfall Sunday.
Orlando Weather Forecast: Flood watch for Central Florida; rain totals, timeline
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Rainfall totals in Central Florida: Here's how much fell
How much rain fell in Brevard and Lake counties on Sunday? Here are the spots that received the most rain.
Tropical update: October 27, 205
FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer is joined by FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner to discuss the latest conditions in the tropics as Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa.
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.
Mount Dora home floods after heavy rain, snakes spotted in backyard
After heavy rains moved through Central Florida overnight, parts of Lake County flooded, including Mount Dora.