Jamaica Was Hit by Its Worst Hurricane in History—Here’s How You Can Help the Recovery

As a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa left a path of destruction across Jamaica. The worst hurricane to hit the island ...

See how Hurricane Melissa, among strongest on record, compares with historic storms

Melissa is among three Atlantic hurricanes to make landfall with 185 mph winds. Another storm to do so was the Labor Day ...

Historic Hurricane Melissa expected to be Jamaica's worst. Why is it not moving toward FL?

Melissa is a deadly Category 5 hurricane and is expected to become to worst hurricane in Jamaica's history before it travels ...
Scientific American

Why Hurricane Melissa Could Be the Worst Storm to Ever Hit Jamaica

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa’s exceptional strength and slow pace could make it more destructive than Hurricane Gilbert, which hit Jamaica in 1988 ...
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The deadliest US hurricanes since 1851

Hurricanes wreak havoc and destruction, leaving tragedy in their wake. There have been 32 hurricanes since 1851 that have killed 100 or more people in the U.S. and its territories. In all, these ...

'Worst-Case Scenario' As Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall In Jamaica: What This Means For FL

With sustained winds of 185 mph and a wind gust even hitting 252 mph, Cat. 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica.