Hurricane Melissa nears landfall in Jamaica as Cat. 5
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Three Category 5 Hurricanes In One Atlantic Season A First In 20 Years
These storms are the most intense that the Earth can produce. Melissa, Humberto and Erin were added to the list of rare storms in 2025.
Category 5 hurricanes occupy the most elite status in the Atlantic Basin. One hundred years of history has shown they have preferred locations and times of year, but there are also outliers, especially in recent years. Erin and Humberto joined the list ...
The NWS confirmed the Enderlin tornado reached 210 mph, upgrading it to an EF-5 — the first since 2013’s Moore, OK storm.