Hurricane Melissa: Strongest Storm on Earth This Year - The strongest storm on Earth this year is heading straight for Jamaica. How powerful has Hurricane Melissa become, and what do forecasts from the "National Hurricane Center" reveal about what's next? | The Brain Maze

Since Oct. 22, our crews have flown nearly 100 flight hours into Hurricane #Melissa, releasing more than 200 dropsondes to collect critical data that helps refine the forecasts. Take a look at some of our mission highlights from inside the storm on the @NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA42 "Kermit." Visit NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center and hurricanes.gov for the latest forecasts and advisories. #FlyNOAA | The NOAA Hurricane Hunters