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Hurricane Melissa's 252 mph wind gust sets historic record

The incredible 252 mph peak wind gust measured in Hurricane Melissa as it approached Jamaica was verified this week. That wind gust is now officially the highest wind speed ever recorded by the ...

NOAA's Hurricane Hunters tackle winter storm

The Hurricane Hunters are flying into this weekend's winter storm to gather data, aiming to enhance forecasts for potential ...
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Hurricane Melissa Winds Reached 252 mph — A Stunning Record

“Dropsondes are small cylindrical devices that are used by organizations like NOAA to collect valuable information during extreme weather events like hurricanes or atmospheric rivers," an NSF NCAR ...

The primary agency tracking hurricanes could be on thin ice with DOGE: NOAA former deputy director said staff blew past security ‘like it didn’t apply to them’

DOGE might have its sights set on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the agency that issued warnings on ...
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Hurricane Melissa winds hit record-breaking speeds. Here's how strong they got

Hurricane Melissa first flooded southwestern Haiti before slamming into Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane on Oct. 28 with sustained winds of 185 mph and even stronger gusts. Melissa then barreled over ...
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Is The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Really Over?

NEW HOPE, JAMAICA - OCTOBER 28: A satellite view showed Hurricane Melissa approaching Jamaica as the sun rose near New Hope, Jamaica Oct. 28, 2025. (Photo by CSU/CIRA & NOAA/Anadolu via Getty ...