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Jamaica: Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, slammed into the coast of Jamaica near the city of Black River on Tuesday, October 28. The storm caused what the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned would be a "catastrophic" situation, leaving roughly 140,000 people cut off across the island. Approximately 25,000 tourists remained in Jamaica as recovery efforts began.

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RECAP: Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Approaches as Winds Pick Up 4

Winds picked up early Tuesday, October 28, as Hurricane Melissa moved closer to Jamaica, hours before the Category 5 storm was expected to make landfall.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Approaches as Winds Pick Up 3

Winds picked up early Tuesday, October 28, as Hurricane Melissa moved closer to Jamaica, hours before the Category 5 storm was expected to make landfall.

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Jamaica: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Approaches as Winds Pick Up 2

Winds picked up early Tuesday, October 28, as Hurricane Melissa moved closer to Jamaica, hours before the Category 5 storm was expected to make landfall.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Approaches as Winds Pick Up

Winds picked up early Tuesday, October 28, as Hurricane Melissa moved closer to Jamaica, hours before the Category 5 storm was expected to make landfall.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Hits Cat 5, Sparks Evacuations and Warnings 2

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it approached Jamaica, bringing winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and up to 1 meter (40 inches) of rain. The slow-moving storm was located southwest of Kingston and is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday. Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying areas including Port Royal, opened nearly 900 shelters, and closed both international airports. Officials warned of “catastrophic” flash floods and landslides.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Hits Cat 5, Sparks Evacuations and Warnings

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it approached Jamaica, bringing winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and up to 1 meter (40 inches) of rain. The slow-moving storm was located southwest of Kingston and is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday. Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying areas including Port Royal, opened nearly 900 shelters, and closed both international airports. Officials warned of “catastrophic” flash floods and landslides.

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Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

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Bermuda: Hurricane Imelda Batters Island With Gusty Winds and Flooding

Hurricane Imelda swept over Bermuda with 100mph winds, heavy rain, and flooding on Wednesday night, October 1. Schools and the airport closed as soldiers secured infrastructure, cleared roads, and supported emergency shelters during the Category 2 storm.

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US: Florida Sees Rough Surf Conditions as Hurricane Erin Approaches

Hurricane Erin downgraded to a Category 2 storm on Tuesday, August 19, but remained powerful, driving sustained wind gusts. The storm is forecast to bring life-threatening rip currents and surf conditions across the U.S. East Coast. This video taken at Vilano Beach in St. Augustine, Florida, shows the waves turning rough as Erin approaches.

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US Virgin Islands: Hurricane Erin Brings Heavy Rain, High Winds, and Power Outages

Hurricane Erin intensified into a Category 4 storm on Monday, August 18. The storm is forecast to bring life-threatening rip currents and surf conditions across the U.S. East Coast this week. Erin left nearly the entire island of St. Thomas without power over the weekend. In response, the U.S. Coast Guard is imposing restrictions on vessels at ports on the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Dominican Republic: Hurricane Erin Brings Heavy Rains, Gusty Winds

Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, further weakened from Category 5 to a Category 3 storm on Sunday, August 17, as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean north of the Caribbean. Erin produced gusty winds and heavy rains across the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Caught on Time-Lapse Video Over Orland Park, Illinois

Severe thunderstorms swept through Chicago on Wednesday, July 16, bringing wind gusts up to 67 mph. The storm caused damage, including downed trees, power outages, and flight disruptions. This video captures a massive shelf cloud looming over the sky in Orland Park.

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Mexico: Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall in Oaxaca, Bringing Torrential Rain, High Winds

Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca as a Category 3 hurricane on early Thursday, June 19, damaging businesses and homes. The storm rapidly weakened to a Tropical Depression, but officials warned that it would continue to produce heavy rainfall, making life-threatening flooding and mudslides likely.

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US: Hurricane-Force Winds Lash Northern Texas

Powerful thunderstorms packing hurricane-force wind gusts and large hail swept through Texas on Sunday, June 8, causing widespread power outages. A 100-mph wind gust, which is as strong as a Category 2 hurricane, was reported in Knox County, northern parts of the state.

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Australia: Tropical Cyclone Zelia Brings Damaging Winds To Western Australia 4

Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall northeast of Port Hedland, Western Australia on Friday, February 14, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds.

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Australia: Tropical Cyclone Zelia Brings Damaging Winds To Western Australia 3

Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall northeast of Port Hedland, Western Australia on Friday, February 14, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds.

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Australia: Tropical Cyclone Zelia Brings Damaging Winds To Western Australia 2

Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall northeast of Port Hedland, Western Australia on Friday, February 14, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds.

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Australia: Tropical Cyclone Zelia Brings Damaging Winds To Western Australia

Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall northeast of Port Hedland, Western Australia on Friday, February 14, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow Prompts State Of Emergency Declarations In Northeast Ohio

Lake-effect snow buried northern parts of the U.S. over the weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures. Much of Ohio experienced several inches of snowfall, leading to snow warnings across the region. Following a severe winter storm on Sunday, December 1, a state of emergency was declared in several northeastern counties.

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Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 5

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

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Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 4

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region. This video shows a flooded area in Santo Niño, Cagayan after the Magat Dam was released.

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Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

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Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 3

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

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Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 2

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

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Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes 2nd Landfall In Aurora, Moving Across Luzon 2

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

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Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes 2nd Landfall In Aurora, Moving Across Luzon

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

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Cuba: Category 3 Hurricane Rafael Makes Landfall, Knocking Out Power Grid 2

A Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Cuba with top winds of over 115 mph on Wednesday, November 6, damaging homes and other infrastructure, uprooting trees, and knocking out the country’s power grid.

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US: Hurricane Rafael Approaches Florida Keys, Bringing Strong Winds

Hurricane Rafael approached Florida Keys, bringing strong winds on Wednesday night, November 6. Rafael, now a Category 2 hurricane, is moving slowly westward through the southern Gulf of Mexico after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane.

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Cuba: Category 3 Hurricane Rafael Makes Landfall, Knocking Out Power Grid

A Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Cuba with top winds of over 115 mph on Wednesday, November 6, damaging homes and other infrastructure, uprooting trees, and knocking out the country’s power grid.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages 6

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, storm surges, and dozens of tornadoes and leaving more than a dozen people dead.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages 5

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, storm surges, and dozens of tornadoes. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 1 million people remained without power.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages 4

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, storm surges, and dozens of tornadoes. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 1 million people remained without power.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages 3

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 2 million people remained without power as of Friday.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 2 million people remained without power as of Friday.

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Hurricane Milton Kills At Least 16 In Florida

This photo taken on October 10, 2024 shows fallen trees in the wake of Hurricane Milton in Tampa, Florida, the United States. Hurricane Milton hit the southeast U.S. state of Florida overnight with strong winds, destructive tornadoes and heavy rain, leaving at least 10 dead and millions of people without power as of Thursday afternoon. Milton made its landfall along the west-central coast of Florida on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm and weakened to Category 1 as it plowed quickly across central Florida. Photo by Ryan Brock/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hurricane Milton Kills At Least 16 In Florida

This photo taken on October 10, 2024 shows fallen trees in the wake of Hurricane Milton in Tampa, Florida, the United States. Hurricane Milton hit the southeast U.S. state of Florida overnight with strong winds, destructive tornadoes and heavy rain, leaving at least 10 dead and millions of people without power as of Thursday afternoon. Milton made its landfall along the west-central coast of Florida on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm and weakened to Category 1 as it plowed quickly across central Florida. Photo by Ryan Brock/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hurricane Milton Kills At Least 16 In Florida

This photo taken on October 10, 2024 shows damaged traffic lights in the wake of Hurricane Milton in Tampa, Florida, the United States. Hurricane Milton hit the southeast U.S. state of Florida overnight with strong winds, destructive tornadoes and heavy rain, leaving at least 10 dead and millions of people without power as of Thursday afternoon. Milton made its landfall along the west-central coast of Florida on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm and weakened to Category 1 as it plowed quickly across central Florida. Photo by Ryan Brock/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hurricane Milton Kills At Least 16 In Florida

This photo taken on October 10, 2024 shows a street in the wake of Hurricane Milton in Tampa, Florida, the United States. Hurricane Milton hit the southeast U.S. state of Florida overnight with strong winds, destructive tornadoes and heavy rain, leaving at least 10 dead and millions of people without power as of Thursday afternoon. Milton made its landfall along the west-central coast of Florida on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm and weakened to Category 1 as it plowed quickly across central Florida. Photo by Ryan Brock/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Florida Faces Fuel Shortages After Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9. Milton left destruction, massive power outages, severe fuel shortages, and depleted supplies. This video, filmed on Friday, shows long lines of vehicles waiting for gas outside the Sam's Club Gas Station in Clearwater.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 2 million people remained without power as of Friday.

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US: Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall In Florida With Gusty Winds And Heavy Rain 10

Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a major hurricane on Wednesday evening, October 9. High winds, heavy rain, and storm surges continued to batter the state on Thursday morning.

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US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike 3

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

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US: Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall In Florida With Gusty Winds And Heavy Rain 8

Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a major hurricane on Wednesday evening, October 9. High winds, heavy rain, and storm surges continued to batter the state on Thursday morning.

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US: Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall In Florida With Gusty Winds And Heavy Rain 9

Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a major hurricane on Wednesday evening, October 9. High winds, heavy rain, and storm surges continued to batter the state on Thursday morning.

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US: Hurricane Milton Causes Major Flooding Across Florida 3

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. It brought widespread destruction across the state, resulting in flooding, power outages, and damaged buildings. According to reports, at least 16 deaths have been linked to the hurricane, and nearly three million customers are without power.

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US: Hurricane Milton Causes Major Flooding Across Florida 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. It brought widespread destruction across the state, resulting in flooding, power outages, and damaged buildings. According to reports, at least 16 deaths have been linked to the hurricane, and nearly three million customers are without power.

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US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.