ONE YEAR LATER 🇯🇲: One year ago today, Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, packing 185 mph winds, torrential rain and life-threatening storm surge. Melissa became the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Jamaica on record and one of the most powerful hurricane landfalls ever recorded in the Atlantic basin. The storm caused widespread destruction, with a preliminary official Jamaican government estimate placing the damage at $6 to 7 billion. One year later, Jamaica continues to rebuild.

CURIOUS WILDLIFE, SPOOKY SCENE 🎃: Wild, four-legged trick-or-treaters made surprise stops at Halloween displays nestled in California’s Santa Ana Mountains, with motion-activated cameras capturing the curious visitors in action.

ROCKET STAGED 🚀: NASA’s Artemis program is taking shape for its next giant leap. The core stage of the Artemis III rocket is officially stacked, marking a major step toward testing the spacecraft, systems and technology that could help prepare to send astronauts back to the moon.

👀🌀EYE OF A MONSTER: One of the most chilling views ever captured from space: Hurricane Melissa’s eye in razor-sharp detail, one year ago today. Looking down the vertical cylinder of towering clouds, you can see right down to the ocean below.

REMEMBERING HURRICANE MELISSA 🌀: One year ago, Hurricane Melissa made its catastrophic landfall in Jamaica, leaving behind a trail of destruction. FOX Weather Senior Correspondent @RobertRayWx is in Orange Beach, Alabama, looking back on his experience covering the devastating storm. #hurricane #melissa #history #foxweather

FLOOD THREAT 🌊: FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell reports from Boynton Beach, Florida, where persistent King Tides are lashing against coastal communities, creating significant flooding on roads and low-lying areas this week.

FLORIDA FLOODING ⚠️: Florida has faced a week of coastal flooding as King Tides take over, pushing water inland. Photos from around the Sunshine State show the extent of the tidal flooding throughout this week.

KING TIDE CHAOS 🌊: King Tides continue to dominate South Florida with coastal flooding. Video from a car showcased the flooding in Fort Lauderdale on Monday.

🌪️MIDWEST TORNADO THREAT: Minneapolis is in the bull's-eye of a strong tornado threat that's expected to begin late Wednesday afternoon as a storm system moves out of the Rockies and into the Central Plains and Upper Midwest. Stick with FOX Weather for the latest: foxweather.com/weather-news/…

KING TIDE FLOODING CONTINUES IN FLORIDA: FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell is on the ground in Briny Breezes, Florida, with the latest as record King Tides impact several communities in the Sunshine State. @1Brandycampbell

A LOOK BACK 🦊: FOX Weather Senior Correspondent @RobertRayWx explains why reporting from dangerous weather environments matters. From destructive hurricanes to extreme conditions, he says witnessing devastation firsthand and telling communities’ stories from the ground helps show the world why their experiences matter. #hurricane #hurricanemelissa #foxweather

🫨 MAJOR QUAKES: Earth's tectonic plates have been busy this year, with 13 major earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or greater recorded so far in 2026. It tracks right along with the planet's long-term average of 15-20 M7.0+ quakes per year.

🌊 COASTAL TROUBLE: FOX Weather Correspondent @1Brandycampbell reports from Boynton Beach, Florida, where the record King Tides have inundated the area throughout the week, with the peak expected to occur today. However, flooding could linger in some areas through the week.

🌧️ALOHA STATE FLOOD WATCH: A Flood Watch is in effect through Wednesday night across the entire state of Hawaii as the remnants of Olana soak the state with heavy downpours, threatening flash flooding and mudslides. While Olana became post-tropical before reaching Hawaii, it's been an active hurricane season for a state which rarely sees tropical activity. Latest: foxweather.com/weather-news/…

🌀 POLAR VORTEX BREAKDOWN: The polar vortex could be on the verge of its earliest breakdown on record, setting up an unprecedented atmospheric shakeup. A collapse like this unleashes frigid Arctic air from the pole and may dramatically scramble weather patterns across the Northern Hemisphere heading into November.

MONSTER LOOK BACK: One year ago today, Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a monster Category 5 hurricane. The storm tied the record for the strongest hurricane in the history of the Atlantic, leaving utter devastation and heartbreak in its wake. This intense satellite video shows the 3 days Melissa was a major hurricane.

🌀 ANOTHER SUPER TYPHOON: Say hello to newly-crowned Super Typhoon In-fa. It is the 7th Super Typhoon of 2026. The record for most in a season is 11, which occurred in both 1965 and 1997.

❄️ SNOWY START: Winter isn't waiting around: a typical El Niño-driven pattern will push a powerful Pacific storm into the West just in time to kick off November. Expect heavy mountain snow to pile up this weekend and early next week, marking the first of many systems set to whip through the West in the coming weeks.

🌪️ TORNADO THREAT: We're watching the radar later today across the Upper Midwest as strong tornadoes are on the table for Minneapolis. Moisture may limit storm development, but the wind shear could support twisters around the Twin Cities.

🌊 SUNNY DAY FLOODS: Don’t let the sun fool you—record high King Tides are spilling saltwater straight onto coastal roads from California to Florida again today! Water levels are expected to drop back to average levels as the week ends.