Hurricane Melissa shattered records on Monday, becoming one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded as wind speeds continued to climb. The storm reached sustained winds exceeding 175 mph as it barrels toward landfall early Tuesday morning. Jamaica is bracing for catastrophic conditions, including more than 30 inches of rain and a 13-foot storm surge that threatens to inundate coastal communities. While thousands have evacuated, some residents are choosing to ride out the historic storm. |

Huge waves slammed into the St Joseph lighthouse on Lake Michigan on Wednesday, after days of windy weather. Video shows the dramatic scene as waves crashed over the South Pier. A gale warning remained in effect through Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service. | WeatherBug

Have you heard of the term Nor’Easter? They aren’t just any winter storm, they can produce MASSIVE changes in the weather #noreaster #weather #weatherupdates | WeatherBug