Hurricane Melissa records 252 mph measured gust, strongest ever on Earth

Name: Hurricane Melissa records 252 mph measured gust, strongest ever on Earth
Uploaded: 2025-11-23T01:59:15Z
Duration: 41 s
Description: Hurricane Melissa, the final storm of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, is highlighted for its historic intensity, recording a measured gust of 252 miles per hour on October 29th. This makes it the strongest measured wind gust anywhere on the planet ever, contributing to an unusual season with three Category 5 storms in the Atlantic basin.

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Hurricane Melissa, the final storm of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, is highlighted for its historic intensity, recording a measured gust of 252 miles per hour on October 29th. This makes it the strongest measured wind gust anywhere on the planet ever, contributing to an unusual season with three Category 5 storms in the Atlantic basin.