Scientists say the destructive power of Hurricane Melissa, the strongest hurricane to ever hit Jamaica and one of the most intense in the Atlantic basin, was boosted by our overheating planet. A new ...

When a single measurement forces scientists to revisit a century of weather extremes, it is more than a curiosity, it is a turning point. A newly verified peak gust inside Hurricane Melissa now stands ...

As meteorologists watch the tropics during the quiet winter months, a different kind of signal is drawing attention. The ...

Some victims of hurricanes Florence and Matthew remained in temporary housing for more than 1,400 days because the state agency created to lead disaster recovery prioritized “process management” over ...