The National Center for Atmospheric Research has confirmed that a 252-mph wind gust was measured in Hurricane Melissa, setting a new record for the highest wind speed reported by a dropsonde - a ...

A record-breaking 252-mph wind reading measured by a dropsonde launched from an NOAA Hurricane Hunter airplane during a mission into Hurricane Melissa has been verified, making it the strongest wind ...

ATLANTA — Hurricane Melissa shattered records as it approached Jamaica last month. A dropsonde weather instrument from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter Aircraft measured a 252 mph wind gust before reaching the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Hurricane Melissa has officially made more history. During a Hurricane Hunter mission a dropsonde measured a wind gust of 252 mph. After an extensive review process, the U.S. National ...

As recovery continues in Jamaica one month after the impact of Hurricane Melissa, data released has shown that the hurricane has broken worldwide records with its strength. Data confirmed on Wednesday ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The National Science Foundation has confirmed that a dropsonde deployed into Hurricane Melissa on November 19, 2025, measured a 252 mph wind gust at the storm’s peak intensity, ...

With a gust in Hurricane Melissa setting a record for peak gust measured by a specialized instrument dropped into the eye of a hurricane – 252 mph – you might be wondering what the fastest wind speeds ...

The incredible 252 mph peak wind gust measured in Hurricane Melissa as it approached Jamaica was verified this week. That wind gust is now officially the highest wind speed ever recorded by the ...