Hurricane Melissa and the Extraordinary Measurements Reported at Landfall

As we reported earlier, Melissa ranks as the most powerful hurricane ever to make a direct strike on Jamaica.

Across the broader Atlantic, however, Melissa stood out for several extraordinary reasons:

It matched the record for the strongest hurricane to make landfall anywhere in the Atlantic basin, with sustained winds reaching 185 mphRead more below.

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