The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters," encountered heavier than normal turbulence while flying into the eye of Hurricane Melissa on ...

Breathtaking video from the eye of fearsome Hurricane Melissa emerged from a Hurricane Hunter flight with the U.S. Air Force Reserve, clearly showing the inner workings that turned it into one of the ...

American scientific and regulatory agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s "Hurricane Hunter" aircraft penetrated the eye of Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday, and captured the ...

Stunning footage revealed the interior of Hurricane Melissa’s massive eye as it barreled toward Jamaica with nearly 200 mph winds — the strongest storm to hit the island country in recorded history ...

A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Weatherbird from the 53rd WRS, as well as NOAA aircraft, have had to abandon planned missions early due to the strength of Hurricane Melissa. Weather reconnaissance aircraft ...

On October 27, as Hurricane Melissa reached Category 5 strength over the Caribbean, a research aircraft operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) entered the storm’s ...

On Sunday night, I flew through Hurricane Melissa’s eye — one of the most striking moments of my career and a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into meteorology that most will never have. It was humbling, ...

U.S. Air Force hurricane hunters experienced so much turbulence inside Hurricane Melissa that they were forced to turn back, but not before capturing some harrowing photos and videos. Reading time 3 ...

The storm “totally destroyed” the port of Black River, the prime minister said. At least five people died in Jamaica, and the hurricane killed at least 30 in Haiti. Officials expect the toll to rise.

Editor's note: This page summarizes developments on Hurricane Melissa for Tuesday, Oct. 28. For the latest news on Hurricane Melissa, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Oct. 29. The center of ...

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southern Jamaica on Tuesday. The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters," encountered heavier than normal ...