Hurricane Melissa flooded southwestern Haiti before slamming into Jamaica as a Cat 5 hurricane, with sustained winds of 185 mph and stronger gusts.
Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research have verified the 252 mph gust measured in the eye of Hurricane Melissa.
Results vary based on who's measuring and what's being measured. But a 252 mph reading from Hurricane Melissa is among the highest winds on record.
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Climate Hurricane Melissa FILE - Residents wade through a flooded street in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Petit-Goave, Haiti, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Odelyn ...