Finally, sea-levels are rising, mainly due to a combination of melting glaciers and ice sheets, and the fact that warmer water takes up more space. Local factors can also play a part. This means storm surges happen on top of already elevated sea levels, worsening coastal flooding.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as one of the most powerful storms in history and, while the storm has weakened, it is currently making its way toward Bermuda. The National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory Melissa is located about 215 miles northeast of the central Bahamas with maximum sustained winds around 105 mph with higher gusts,

It also marks the first time in 20 years that three or more Category 5 hurricanes have developed over the Atlantic Basin in one season. The last time was in 2005, when Hurricanes Emily, Katrina, Rita, and Wilma all reached Category 5—breaking a record.

The NHC predicts that Melissa could become a major hurricane as it skirts around Jamaica early next week. Here's how it will unfold.

Melissa made landfall Tuesday afternoon in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope as a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm then swept across western Jamaica, bringing catastrophic winds, flash flooding and storm surge throughout the island.

Tropical Storm Humberto formed this week and forecasters are watching a second area for potential development.

Only two named storms have tracked through the Caribbean or Gulf so far in 2025. That's less than half the historical average and about a fifth of last year's count. Here's what experts are saying.

U.S. Air Force hurricane hunters experienced so much turbulence inside Hurricane Melissa that they were forced to turn back, but not before capturing some harrowing photos and videos.

November hurricanes are rare in the Gulf of Mexico. Here's why Texas doesn't see November landfalls even though the storm season lasts until Nov. 30.–

Hurricanes are strong storms that wreak havoc in tropical areas and beyond, but there’s more to them than meets the eye. The word hurricane is believed to come from the indigenous Caribbean Taino word huricán, meaning evil spirits of the wind.

How do hurricanes get named? Hurricanes, aka tropical cyclones, are powerful storms that form over warm ocean waters and can cause serious damage. When you hear about the name of a new hurricane on the news,