Newly released satellite imagery captures Hurricane Melissa's dramatic intensification as the dangerous storm system churns through the Caribbean Sea, prompting urgent weather alerts across the region.
Hurricane Melissa intensifies as it approaches Jamaica, prompting emergency preparations and severe weather alerts across the Caribbean region. Latest tracking maps and storm updates.
Powerful Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 4 status, heading directly toward Jamaica with devastating winds and catastrophic storm surge. Latest tracking and emergency preparations.
As communities across Britain begin the massive cleanup operation following Hurricane Melissa's devastating path, The Guardian invites readers affected by the storm to share their experiences and photographs.
Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 4 storm, triggering mass evacuations across Jamaica and Cuba as Caribbean nations face potentially devastating winds and flooding.
Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa's impact as flights are cancelled, schools close, and emergency shelters open ahead of the Category 4 storm's arrival.
Severe Cyclone Mocha gathers strength over Bay of Bengal, prompting mass evacuations and emergency preparations in Odisha as authorities deploy disaster response teams.
Mandatory evacuations are underway across Florida's Gulf Coast as Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 3, with life-threatening storm surges and destructive winds predicted to make landfall within hours.
Hurricane Melissa gains strength as it approaches Jamaica, prompting urgent warnings and preparations across the Caribbean with potential for significant damage.
The Caribbean faces an unprecedented weather emergency as Hurricane Melissa intensifies, with Jamaica preparing for potentially catastrophic flooding and landslides from torrential rainfall.
Hurricane Beryl intensifies to Category 5, threatening Jamaica and Haiti with life-threatening winds and storm surge. The National Hurricane Centre issues urgent warnings as the dangerous storm continues its destructive path through the Caribbean.
Severe thunderstorms have unleashed tennis ball-sized hailstones and destructive winds across southeast Queensland and Victoria, leaving thousands without power and causing widespread damage to homes and vehicles.
Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 4 storm, setting its sights on Jamaica with life-threatening winds and catastrophic storm surge expected within 24 hours.
Severe spring storms have wreaked havoc across Victoria and Queensland, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and widespread flooding that has left communities reeling and emergency services stretched to their limits.
Severe weather emergency unfolds across Texas as destructive tornadoes and baseball-sized hail pummel communities, triggering widespread damage and urgent safety warnings.
Tropical Storm Melissa intensifies near Jamaica, prompting hurricane warnings and flood alerts across the Caribbean as meteorologists track its dangerous path.
Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a catastrophic Category 5 storm, setting a dangerous course toward the United States coastline. Meteorologists warn of unprecedented wind speeds and life-threatening storm surges as evacuation orders are issu
Tropical Storm Melissa unleashes torrential rains across Haiti, causing severe flooding and deadly landslides that have claimed multiple lives and displaced thousands in the Caribbean nation.
Tropical Storm Melissa gains strength in Caribbean, posing significant flood and landslide risks to Haiti and Jamaica while heading toward Cuba and Bahamas.
Meteorologists issue urgent warnings as Hurricane Melissa rapidly strengthens into a catastrophic Category 5 storm, threatening unprecedented destruction across the Atlantic with 160mph winds.
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Meteorological authorities issue urgent warnings as a powerful storm system prepares to batter New Zealand's North Island, threatening widespread disruption and dangerous conditions.
Ferocious weather system batters New Zealand, cancelling dozens of flights and disrupting travel plans nationwide as severe gales and torrential rain cause widespread disruption.
Tropical Storm Melissa triggers catastrophic flooding across the Caribbean, claiming lives and forcing thousands to evacuate as forecasters warn of further intensification.
Britain faces severe weather disruption as Storm Kathleen brings torrential rain and 70mph winds, triggering flood alerts and major travel delays across the nation.
Britain faces travel chaos and power cuts as Storm Benjamin unleashes 75mph winds and heavy rainfall across the nation. Met Office issues severe weather warnings affecting millions of people.
Dangerous conditions sweep across UK as Storm Benjamin brings severe gales and travel chaos - latest updates and safety advice
Australia faces a dual crisis as destructive winds batter Melbourne and Sydney while political tensions erupt between Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce over One Nation's influence.
Britain braces for severe disruption as Storm Benjamin brings dangerous 70mph winds and heavy downpours, with Met Office warnings in force and travel chaos expected nationwide.