The World Meteorological Organization has retired the name Melissa from its Atlantic basin naming lists after the Category 5 devastated Jamaica in 2025.
When a hurricane passes, the wind and floodwater grab the headlines, but the days and weeks that follow can be just as lethal. Prolonged power outages strip survivors of air conditioning, ...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We are revisiting an extreme weather event that occurred four and a half months ago. Hurricane Melissa, which moved across the island of Jamaica in October 2025. Melissa reached ...
Streamlining permitting ahead of hurricane season is a practical, nonpartisan solution. It recognizes that preparation saves lives, reduces strain on emergency responders, and speeds recovery when ...