November 6: #Fung-wong is very quickly organizing as it heads towards the Philippines. This could be a very powerful typhoon as it heads through the archipelago.

Parts of the Philippines are still in early stages of recovery following catastrophic flooding from #Kalmaegi.

Typhoon Kalmaegi headed to Vietnam after causing catastrophic flash flooding in the Philippines. Parts of Vietnam have dealt with exceptional flooding from storms since September. Those flood damage costs are estimated beyond $2.04 billion.

Yet another storm (Fung-wong) on deck for the Philippines.

October 28 9:00am ET: #Melissa is now a 180 mph storm with a central pressure down to 896 millibars.

Only 5 other known Atlantic storms have had stronger wind speeds (Allen, Dorian, Wilma, Gilbert, Labor Day (1935)).

2024 & 2025: First back-to-back years with <900mb Atlantic hurricanes on record.

October 28 8am ET: #Melissa making final approach towards Jamaica. The situation remains extremely serious for Jamaica. Parts of Hispaniola, Cuba, and the Bahamas are all facing impacts from this storm, too.

A short thread upcoming...

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What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.

Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.

October 26 5pm ET: #Melissa, unfortunately, has never looked better on satellite. The NHC indicates Melissa is now up to 145 mph winds (Category 4). We'll see if this goes Category 5 in the next 24-48 hours.

High potential for catastrophic impacts in Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola. Heartbreaking.

October 24: The potential risk to life and property in Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola from #Melissa is enormous.

While predicted damage costs may not mirror a landfalling Cat 3/4/5 US mainland event, the societal implications could be catastrophic and long-term for many communities in the Caribbean.