Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm on Monday. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest on its path.

The warming of the world’s oceans caused by climate change helped double Hurricane Melissa ‘s wind speed in less than 24 hours over the week...

The catastrophic and record-breaking storm is barreling toward Jamaica at speed

By DÁNICA COTO and JOHN MYERS JR., Associated PressKINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as...

Hurricane Melissa has grown to a Category 5 storm as it churns through the Caribbean and approaches Jamaica. At least three storm-related de...

Hurricane Melissa intensified to a powerful Category 5 storm early Monday as forecasters warned it would cause catastrophic flash flooding,...

At least four people have already been killed as the storm batters the Caribbean with heavy winds and torrential rainfall

Category 5 is the highest on the Saffir-Simpson scale with sustained winds exceeding 157mph.

Life-threatening Hurricane Melissa is hurtling towards Jamaica in the Caribbean. Follow Newsweek's live news coverage.

The storm, which threatens to dump up to one metre of rain, is moving at a worryingly slow pace.

A strengthening Melissa grew into a Category 4 hurricane and could reach Category 5 status by Sunday night, unleashing torrential rain and t...

Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 4 storm on Saturday. It unleashed torrential rain and threatened to cause catastrophic floodi...

Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 4 storm on Sunday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding...

Hurricane Melissa has been upgraded to a major Category 4 hurricane, gathering strength in the Caribbean and threatening Jamaica and Haiti w...

The National Hurricane Center urged people to seek shelter immediately. Melissa strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane, threatening catas...