Hurricane Melissa is just the second Atlantic storm to ever make landfall with estimated winds of 185 miles per hour. The only other storm to reach that wind speed at landfall occurred before storms were officially named and was known as the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.

Forecasters are sounding the alarm: this could be your "last chance to protect your life!" #Hurricane #Melissa has rapidly intensified into one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic and is fast approaching Jamaica. Stay ahead of the storm & follow live: nyti.ms/42YlzYb

Hurricane #Melissa is escalating into an “increasingly dire” situation, according to forecasters. If you want clarity on what's unfolding, our weather tran and reporters are here to help! Don't hesitate to click here and share your questions or thoughts in the comments.

BREAKING NEWS! #Melissa is now a #hurricane as it Stay in the loop with live updates—click here to join the conversation! nyti.ms/47qrIh2

Wow! One of the heaviest snowfalls ever?!? ❄️🌨️ Mount Everest weather stations might just have the key data recorded to prove it! #WeatherUpdate #MountEverest

I'm thrilled to share my personal story with you for the very first time! When the Red Cross invited me to be featured, I was truly honored. There’s so much more to my journey that I can't capture here, but I look forward to sharing more in the future!

A powerful storm, though yet to be named, is poised to unleash significant impacts along the East Coast this weekend. Residents should prepare for wide-reaching effects that could disrupt daily life and travel. Stay vigilant and informed.

There is Jerry in the Atlantic, but it’s Priscilla in the Pacific that could bring heavy rains to the U.S. nyti.ms/4751DEm

Hey, Jerry! The next named storm on the list is the swirl located well southeast of the United States, extending as far south as South America but positioned east of the continent. It will move quickly northwestward and pass over or just north of some of the Eastern Caribbean Islands, Thu-Fri.

Ever wondered how #hurricanes like #Humberto and storms such as #Imelda get their epic names? Join me for a quick, eye-opening video that uncovers the fascinating story behind naming these powerful natural events and reveals the secrets behind these mighty storms!

Watch #Imelda and #Humberto dance in sync between the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda! 🌊🌀 💃🕺 nyti.ms/46WwZxT

Uncertainty remains around Humberto and what could become Imelda, but forecasters now say there's an increasing chance one of these storms could impact the U.S. Stay tuned for updates!

Tropical Storm Humberto has formed.

Hurricanes in the Atlantic over the next two weeks? Nothing seems inevitable at the moment, but everything seems plausible.

It was truly an honor to interview two Hurricane Directors two decades after Hurricane #Katrina. One was at the helm during the storm, while the other leads today. The most profound lesson that emerged from our conversation? The critical importance of communication.

Climatologically, HALF of the 6-month Atlantic hurricane season's activity occurs in just 1 month: from August 28 through September 28. It's quiet now, but don't tune out!

This story is a must-read for anyone who has ever spent time boating on a lake. 🚤🌩️ Read with this gift link: nyti.ms/4mxunfj

Let's stay positive and embrace the season! 🌟 Instead of calling it a false fall or a fake fall, let's enjoy it as an exciting Autumn preview. 🍁✨#AutumnVibes

Hurricane #Erin was a New York City surfer's dream. Check out the photos from the Rockaways.

🚨 Did you know? #Erin's size and the reach of its tropical winds are truly impressive! 🌬️💨 Some might even say it's unusual. Check out this new illustration 📊 to see just how much bigger it is compared to the average.

Hurricane #Erin looks absolutely mesmerizing from space! Check out that swirl and the massive size of the storm. Thankfully, the most dangerous part stays out over the ocean. Grateful for that! Stay updated! Storm info is live on @nytimes.com. Got questions? Drop them here: nyti.ms/4lntfJH

That happened fast, #Erin. Tropical storm to Category 4 in 24 hours!

#Erin is now a hurricane, and this time I don't mean my editor, who is storming through an edit on my text right now. nyti.ms/4lntfJH

Can you believe it? An atmospheric river in the summer! 🌧️ Dive into the stunning water vapor imagery as this incredible firehose of moisture bursts onto the scene!

Erin's spaghetti models. Curious, or just hungry. Grab a plate, and let's dig in for an explanation. #Erin

When your editor (who we now call human #Erin) gives you a break to eat Dinner and this happens... 😂

Don't panic just yet. Erin has formed. If you have questions, we have answers. Click here to leave a comment.

Have you ever wondered how your weather app gets the forecast? It's all abut the data. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

1/6: There’s a vast symphony of instruments behind the weather forecast. Here’s part of the journey that data takes to make it to that little widget in your phone. tinyurl.com/3v57msru

Ever wonder how the weather forecast reaches your phone? It begins with understanding the air around you. Click through this interactive story to learn more...

A Presidential Memorandum has set the stage for hundreds more positions to be added to the @nws.noaa.gov

How many of you weather experts out there agree or disagree with the updated hurricane season forecast and the idea that the Atlantic season is about to ramp up?

Residential solar power combined with battery storage is rapidly becoming a mainstream disaster-preparedness choice. Here’s a power-outage plan for when you can’t rely on fossil fuels.

July is what experts call “flash flood month.”

Did the Texas Flood warnings come on time?

Spotted on the sidewalks of Brooklyn 👀 . Here’s what you should know about Midea’s recall of Wirecutter's favorite air conditioner — and how to get a refund or repair kit if you own one: trib.al/LbnkSND

A Colorado man who was on his honeymoon in Florida was killed after being struck by lightning at New Smyrna Beach on Friday in what may have been the state’s first lightning fatality this year, the authorities said.

Yuck! It is 99 degrees at Central Park in New York City and climbing. @nytweather.bsky.social @nytimes.com

After one of the slowest starts to hurricane season in 20 years, Tropical Storm Andrea has formed in the Atlantic. @nytweather.bsky.social @nytimes.com

Muggy Sticky Sultry Steamy Oppressive Sweltering It doesn't matter what you call this week's heat wave. Humid heat can be unbearable. @nazaneentv.bsky.social from @nytweather.bsky.social explains why. Here is a gift link from @nytimes.com

Were the forecasts for an above-average year wrong?

Who blinked first? You or Lemon?

Hurricane #Erick rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 4 hurricane in the 24 hours leading up to landfall. This is the East Pacific's 5th named storm, 2nd hurricane, and 1st major hurricane of the season... the average dates for those are July 23, July 15, and July 15. [1/2]

You thought it was hot already. Summer just told spring to hold its beer.

The forecast for Hurricane Erick might be "conservative," National Hurricane Center forecasters warned Wednesday morning. At the moment, they are explicitly showing Erick becoming a major hurricane as it heads toward landfall in Mexico.

Um. Yes, please. It represents both my passions! Even though the original Twister movie wasn't entirely accurate, could LEGO get this to spin the other way? beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...

Is hurricane season a bust? Hear what the experts say.

As Washington, D.C., prepares to host a parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday on Saturday, weather forecasters are warning of the potential for showers and thunderstorms that could disrupt the day’s events, including a scheduled appearance by President Trump. https://trib.al/7CyuAKV

The death toll from flash flooding that overwhelmed the San Antonio region rose to 11 after six more bodies were recovered following heavy rain that inundated the area, the authorities said on Friday. https://nyti.ms/3ZtGH6R

The Atlantic hurricane season got off to a quiet start. That’s not unusual, experts said.