Hurricane Melissa became one of the most powerful hurricanes on record to make landfall in the Atlantic Basin.

Hurricane Melissa’s exceptional power, endurance and ability to overcome obstacles stunned meteorologists. Here’s what to know.

There have been 7 hurricanes since records have been kept since 1850 that have impacted Florida in November. ORLANDO, Fla. - The countdown to the end of Hurricane season is on. Hurricane Season wraps up on November 30th and although November is the end of hurricane season, it does not mean that we are out of the woods just yet.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba overnight after battering Jamaica as one of the most powerful landfalling storms in Atlantic basin history.

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused catastrophic damage in Jamaica, including collapsed homes and widespread power outages. Several local and national groups, including The Collaboratory and the Jamaica Outreach Program,

Fierce winds peeled roofs off homes like paper, and high waves swallowed whole streets. Hurricane Melissa, now the strongest ever to have hit Jamaica, has killed at least 28 people, officials said, warning the number may rise as rescue teams reach more isolated communities.