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 ...
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Interactive: How rare is it for a hurricane to make landfall as a Category 5?

Hurricane Milton made landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast near Siesta Key Wednesday night. Milton fluctuated in intensity while churning in the Gulf of Mexico, rapidly becoming a monster Category 5 ...
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When and where Hurricane Milton's wind speeds are the highest

Hurricane Milton showed explosive speed as its winds grew by 130 mph in just 36 hours this week in the Gulf of Mexico. In the process, the hurricane astonished meteorologists as it powered up in the ...

Hurricane Melissa upgraded to Category 4: Latest forecast and what to know

Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it churned northwest through the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, taking a ...