El Nino to Bring a ‘Below Average’ Atlantic Hurricane Season
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Tropical storms and hurricanes that move slowly near the coast or inland are among the most feared by forecasters. Sometimes these tropical cyclones may not have powerful wind speeds, but the threats posed can be amplified due to their sluggish pace.
Tropical Storm Melissa was nearly stationary in the central Caribbean on Friday, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane while unleashing catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in southern Haiti.
A tropical storm swirling in the Caribbean is on track to explode into a major hurricane — and while its path remains unclear, forecasters warn the East Coast could be hit with torrential rain and powerful winds. Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the ...
Tropical Storm Melissa now forecast to become major hurricane as it trends toward a concerning track
Tropical Storm Melissa is crawling through the Caribbean Sea, threatening to unleash life-threatening flooding and mudslides across parts of the region later this week. It's proof this year's Atlantic hurricane season is not over yet, and Melissa has ...
The National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook shows nothing in the Atlantic basin to be concerned about.
Editor's note: Follow Melissa's latest forecast and path track in USA TODAY's coverage on Saturday, Oct. 25. Tropical Storm Melissa continues to spin in the Caribbean. At the same time, "life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides" are ...
Tropical Storm Melissa is still a couple of hundred miles southeast of Jamaica, moving at 5 mph, with wind speeds around 50 mph. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a hurricane early on Saturday, Oct. 25. It's expected to become a major hurricane by Sunday.
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Powerful hurricanes have shaped coastal communities for centuries, leaving behind destruction that can alter entire regions. Some storms intensified with little warning, catching residents off guard and forcing rapid evacuations as winds, storm surge, and ...