This special report covers the catastrophic landfall of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa in southwestern Jamaica, bringing record-breaking 185 mph winds and widespread destruction. . The Jamaican energy minister has stated that 'a third of the island is experiencing power cuts and citizens have been asked to brace for things to get significantly worse'.

With peak sustained winds of 175 mph and gusts exceeding 210 mph, Hurricane Melissa is forecast to be the strongest storm ever to strike Jamaica.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - On Saturday afternoon, Hurricane Erin is a major hurricane and is expected to remain one through the middle of next week as the cyclone turns north. The largest impacts from Erin will be high waves and dangerous surf along the ...

A new study led by WCS, University of the South Pacific, and partners has found that coral reefs in Fiji showed remarkable resilience after being battered by Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016.

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.