Melissa intensifies to Category 5 on path to slam into Jamaica as island’s strongest recorded storm
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm Monday as it drew closer to Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage. It would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record-keeping began in 1851.
Helene landed on Thursday night in Florida’s Taylor County as a Category 4 hurricane. A man said he heard “a constant loud roar” for hours, as the invasive storm surge and the pounding rain caused widespread devastation. The force tossed boats like toys. Dozens lineup for aid Saturday.
Residents in Perry, Florida are once again left to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Helene slammed into their town. It’s the third major storm to wreak havoc in just over a year.
Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast early Wednesday morning, with numerous rescues taking place amid heavy rains, gusty winds and flooding.
Hurricane Idalia left a path of destruction behind Wednesday in Perry, Florida.