Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane Melissa
Read full article: Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane MelissaThe Dominican Republic has authorized the arrival of 800 new flights to accommodate a surge in tourists who were originally planning to vacation in Jamaica and other nearby islands but were rerouted following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.
Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa
Read full article: Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after Hurricane MelissaThousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after Hurricane Melissa pummeled the island’s eastern region as one of the strongest Atlantic storms in history.
Hurricane relief flight to Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood, kills 2
Read full article: Hurricane relief flight to Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood, kills 2A small turboprop plane bound for Jamaica on a hurricane relief mission crashed into a pond in a community in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Coral Springs, killing two people and missing homes in the neighborhood.
Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa's destructive winds and rain, analysis finds
Read full article: Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa's destructive winds and rain, analysis findsAn analysis from World Weather Attribution reports human-caused climate change intensified the winds and rainfall unleashed by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.
Florida woman reflects on riding out Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, raises awareness for recovery efforts
Read full article: Florida woman reflects on riding out Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, raises awareness for recovery effortsAlthough a Central Florida woman is back home after being in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa hit, she says her heart remains with the island and those still rebuilding after the devastating storm.
Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the northern Caribbean
Read full article: Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the northern CaribbeanHaiti’s government says that the death toll from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 43 and that 13 others are still missing.
Jamaica rushes to prepare for peak tourism season as it digs out from Hurricane Melissa
Read full article: Jamaica rushes to prepare for peak tourism season as it digs out from Hurricane MelissaJamaica’s peak tourism season is one month away, and officials in the hurricane-ravaged nation are rushing to rebuild from the catastrophic Category 5 storm that shredded the island’s western region.
28 Floridians evacuated from Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, Gov. DeSantis says
Read full article: 28 Floridians evacuated from Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, Gov. DeSantis saysGov. Ron DeSantis announced on Saturday the evacuation of 28 Floridians from Jamaica following the devastating impacts of powerful Category 5 Hurricane Melissa.
'It's home': Caribbean diaspora from Miami to New York fuels Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
Read full article: 'It's home': Caribbean diaspora from Miami to New York fuels Hurricane Melissa relief effortsSouth Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa, but the massive storm still hit home for the millions of residents there who have deep roots in the Caribbean.
Dan Newlin partners with Shaggy to send relief flights to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Read full article: Dan Newlin partners with Shaggy to send relief flights to Jamaica after Hurricane MelissaAttorney Dan Newlin will send two personal jets into Jamaica to deliver relief items after it was struck by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa.
Gatorland Global launches emergency fund for Jamaica hurricane relief
Read full article: Gatorland Global launches emergency fund for Jamaica hurricane reliefGatorland Global is stepping up to help Jamaica recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island as a category five storm earlier this week.
Kissimmee leaders mobilize aid for victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
Read full article: Kissimmee leaders mobilize aid for victims of Hurricane Melissa in JamaicaMany in Jamaica are without power and unable to contact loved ones while reeling from blocked roads, torn roofs, and other damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.
US is sending dozens of relief workers to help with fallout from Hurricane Melissa
Read full article: US is sending dozens of relief workers to help with fallout from Hurricane MelissaThe United States is deploying several dozen disaster relief workers, including urban search and rescue teams, to Caribbean island nations as they deal with devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
The Latest: Hurricane Melissa impacting southeastern Bahamas after dozens killed across Caribbean
Read full article: The Latest: Hurricane Melissa impacting southeastern Bahamas after dozens killed across CaribbeanThe National Hurricane Center in Miami says Melissa has begun affecting the southeastern Bahamas.
How to help those impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Read full article: How to help those impacted by Hurricane MelissaRelief organizations are mobilizing to help across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, tying for the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane in history.
The Latest: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with record strength
Read full article: The Latest: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with record strengthHurricane Melissa has made landfall on Jamaica as the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean island in the 174 years since records began.
Hurricane Melissa packs 185 mph winds as it strengthens ahead of Jamaica landfall
Read full article: Hurricane Melissa packs 185 mph winds as it strengthens ahead of Jamaica landfallHurricane Melissa continues to strengthen, becoming one of the strongest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic Basin as it nears landfall.
Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in the Caribbean
Read full article: Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in the CaribbeanThe National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Melissa poses a threat of catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola.
Group worries for families in Jamaica as they collect donations for Hurricane Melissa impact
Read full article: Group worries for families in Jamaica as they collect donations for Hurricane Melissa impactWith Hurricane Melissa expected to make landfall in Jamaica, the National Weather Service is warning of life-threatening flash flooding and landslides.
Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensifies into Category 5 storm on approach to Jamaica
Read full article: Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensifies into Category 5 storm on approach to JamaicaHurricane Melissa has peak winds up to 150 mph as pressure continues to drop, making the storm a powerful Category 5 hurricane.
Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island's strongest recorded storm
Read full article: Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island's strongest recorded stormHurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it draws closer to Jamaica, where forecasters say it will unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage.
Hurricane Melissa: Storm forecast to bring catastrophic winds and flooding
Read full article: Hurricane Melissa: Storm forecast to bring catastrophic winds and floodingHurricane Melissa, now Category 4 and strengthening near Jamaica, is expected to reach Category 5 and bring life-threatening impacts across the Caribbean. News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan reports on the predicted path, hazards, and official advisories.
Category 4 Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti
Read full article: Category 4 Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and HaitiHurricane Melissa is sustaining Category 4 strength and may get stronger while threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica.
Central Florida businesses rally to send aid to Jamaica before Hurricane Melissa strikes island
Read full article: Central Florida businesses rally to send aid to Jamaica before Hurricane Melissa strikes islandMelissa is now a hurricane, meaning millions in Jamaica are in harm’s way and could see flooded streets, power outages, and more.
Some rain this weekend before the strongest cold snap of the season so far
Read full article: Some rain this weekend before the strongest cold snap of the season so farTracking some rains and potential thunderstorms for your Sunday and especially Monday as our next storm system arrives. Then down the pike a bit towards Halloween, Central Florida is slated to receive the strongest front of the season so far!
Melissa grows into Category 3 hurricane while unleashing torrential rain in the north Caribbean
Read full article: Melissa grows into Category 3 hurricane while unleashing torrential rain in the north CaribbeanHurricane Melissa has strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica.