Melissa was one of the strongest storms on record. NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters flew into it without pay

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters have spent the past week diving into the eye of Melissa — a storm of historic ferocity — to gather life-saving data. But the ...

Shutdown kept research into historic Hurricane Melissa at a minimum

Their paychecks are on hold, but their work – providing crucial data for hurricane forecasting – is considered ...

Is The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Really Over?

Our expert reflects on the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and whether it has truly come to an end. How did it compare to ...