Storms
Hurricane Melissa grows into Category 3, could be Jamaica's most powerful storm in history
U.S. forecasters said Melissa is rapidly intensifying and likely to achieve Category 5 status within days.
At least 3 dead in Haiti as Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain, devastating flooding
The National Hurricane Center warned of "life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding and landslides" throughout Hispaniola.
Tropical Storm Melissa expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the Carribbean
The storm was blamed for downing a large tree that killed an elderly man in the coastal town of Marigot in southern Haiti.
Tropical Storm Melissa brings flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica
Melissa had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph early Wednesday and was centered about 325 miles south-southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
A man took videos as his home floated away with him inside in Alaska's storms
Videos shared with The Associated Press convey the desperate scene as the waters rose inside Steven Anaver’s home and the flooding raged outside.
Alaska storm damage so bad many evacuees won't go home for at least 18 months, governor says
The storm surge pummeled a sparsely populated region off the state's main road system where communities are reachable only by air or water this time of year.
Homes swept away and one killed after remnants of typhoon cause severe flooding in Alaska
The hardest-hit communities were Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. 
Rare storm drenches Los Angeles, prompts flash flood watches and evacuation warnings
The weather service in Los Angeles called it "a strong system for any time of year, let alone October." Evacuation warnings were lifted later Tuesday.
Powerful nor'easter batters East Coast while 50 rescued and 3 missing in Alaska storms
Forecasters said rain and gusty winds will continue to affect southern New England through most of Tuesday.
Mexico
Mexico looks for missing people and rushes to help after torrential rains killed at least 47
That toll could still rise as rescue workers continued to dig through sodden villages clogged with mud and debris on Sunday.
Dozens rescued in Alaska from typhoon remnants, while powerful Nor'easter pounds East Coast
At least three people remain missing in Alaska due to the effects of Typhoon Halong, while conditions on the East Coast caused delays at several major airports.
