Melissa reportedly ripping roofs off buildings
Hurricane Melissa is the strongest storm to hit Jamaica in its history. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports on the storm from Portmore, Jamaica.
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Hurricane Melissa downgraded to Category 4
The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Hurricane Melissa to a Category 4 storm after it made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon as a Category 5. CBS News meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest.
Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa is on a direct path toward Jamaica and is expected to be the strongest on record to hit the island as a Category 5 storm. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from Jamaica. Then, CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn joins with the latest forecast.
Melissa may be strongest storm to hit Jamaica
Jamaica is bracing for its worst storm in history. The massive Category 5 Hurricane Melissa could make landfall as soon as Monday night. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from Kingston.
Jamaica resident on Melissa preparations
Hurricane Melissa is heading toward Jamaica and is expected to make landfall by Tuesday morning as a Category 5 storm. Andrea Lee, managing director of the Blue Paloma Bed & Breakfast, joins to discuss how she's preparing. Then, CBS News meteorologist Zoe Mintz joins with the latest forecast.
Tropical Storm Melissa to become hurricane
Tropical Storm Melissa is forecast to become a major hurricane this weekend. The storm has already caused major flooding in the Dominican Republic. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest on its path.
Man floats away inside home during Alaska's storms: "Inches away from death"
Typhoon Halong's remnant storms pulled homes from their foundations when they struck western Alaska earlier this month.
Nor'easter inundates coastal communities
The first nor'easter of the season crashed ashore, bringing rough surf and powerful winds to millions. Rob Marciano reports.
Nor'easter flooding roads along East Coast
A powerful nor'easter is making its way up the East Coast after intense rain and damaging winds slammed the mid-Atlantic. CBS News' Rob Marciano, Tom Hanson and Zoe Mintz have the latest.
Alaska hit by severe flooding that carries away homes
Alaska State Troopers said it received reports of "at least eight homes being pushed from their foundations."
Coral reefs are first environmental system to pass climate "tipping point"
Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a climate "tipping point" as the world warms.
The U.S.'s strongest tornado in 12 years hit North Dakota in June, NWS says
A deadly tornado that ripped through a rural city in North Dakota in June has been upgraded to an EF-5, the National Weather Service said Monday, marking the first twister with an EF-5 rating in 12 years.
ClimateWatch: Extreme flooding in the U.S.
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at the floods that have devastated communities in the United States over the past two years.
Humberto could mingle with Imelda to create rare Fujiwhara effect
Imelda was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane on Tuesday and threatened to bring hurricane conditions to Bermuda by Wednesday evening.
Outer Banks homes collapse into Atlantic
Outer Banks, North Carolina, homes fell into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday as Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto swirled offshore.
Powerful rains hit Arizona, causing several deaths
Powerful monsoon rains in the Southwest are blamed for several deaths in Arizona. The fast-rising water caused flash flooding and chaos. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Humberto strengthens into a hurricane
CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano gives an update on developing storms as Humberto became a hurricane on Friday.
A look at the devastation caused by Typhoon Ragasa in Asia as cleanup begins
Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, continues to move across southern China. CBS News' Anna Coren gives a look at the damage and the cleanup process.
Tracking potential storm threats in Atlantic
CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano reports on the potential path and outlook of Tropical Storm Humberto and other storms in the Atlantic.
Tsunami advisory for parts of Alaska lifted after earthquake off Russia's coast
A tsunami advisory was issued for Alaska's Aleutian Islands, with possible tsunami activity occurring in Shemya, Alaska, at 12:25 AKDT, according to the USGS.
More than half of U.S. is now included in mapping tool for flood forecasts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service have expanded an online tool that visualizes U.S. flooding forecasts.
Hot and dry conditions fuel wildfires across West
Hot and dry conditions across most of the West continue to fuel dozens of wildfires. All told, active fires have consumed more than 900,000 acres so far. Carter Evans reports the weather is now kicking up blinding dust storms in the Southwest.
FEMA employees warn of lack of preparedness
Nearly 200 current and former FEMA employees warn in an open letter, called the "Katrina Declaration," that the Trump administration has left the country underprepared to respond to natural disasters. Former FEMA Press Secretary Jeremy Edwards, who signed the declaration, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Hurricane Erin effects will persist
Hurricane Erin is moving away from the U.S., but its effects will still be felt near New York and other parts of the East Coast. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.
Hurricane Erin packs a punch
Hurricane Erin's powerful force is being felt along the East Coast as it moves north into the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports, and Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
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