World Meteorological Organisation dubs slow-moving Melissa the ‘storm of the century’ as Cuba braces for impact.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Hurricane Melissa has often been described as a “monster hurricane.” In terms of intensity, that characterization is certa...

Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica

The record-breaking storm was expected to make landfall in Jamaica Tuesday morning.

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U.S. Air Force hurricane hunters experienced so much turbulence inside Hurricane Melissa that they were forced to turn back, but not before...

Jamaica’s government ordered evacuations from high risk areas and shut down the country’s airports as the Category 5 storm approached on Tue...

The Caribbean storm — among the most powerful in history, with 185 mph winds — is expected to bring flash-flooding and landslides as it slow...

Melissa made landfall in New Hope as a Category 5 hurricane, the most powerful storm to ever strike Jamaica. NBC News' Bill Karins speaks ab...

Watch a live view of Hurricane Melissa making landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday (28 October).

By JUAN A. LOZANOHOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane season can be stressful for anyone near the potential path of a storm, as powerful winds and heav...

Hurricane Melissa​ is among the strongest hurricanes to have formed in the Atlantic since records were kept.

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

While the government does not keep a record of the number of British nationals overseas, around 5,000 British nationals are thought to be on...