Hurricane Melissa: Philly's Jamaican community prepares to help

Hurricane Melissa: Philly's Jamaican community prepares to help

As the powerful Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is on the verge of making landfall in Jamaica, the Philly Jamaican community is rallying together to help those in need.

As the powerful Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is on the verge of making landfall in Jamaica, the Philly Jamaican community is rallying together to help those in need.

Hurricane Melissa slams toward Jamaica as powerful Category 5 storm

Hurricane Melissa slams toward Jamaica as powerful Category 5 storm

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica. Forecasters said it would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851.

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica. Forecasters said it would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851.

Guantánamo Bay begins evacuations as Hurricane Melissa nears category 5 strength

Guantánamo Bay begins evacuations as Hurricane Melissa nears category 5 strength

As Hurricane Melissa intensifies into a powerful Category 4 storm with the potential to reach Category 5 strength, U.S. authorities at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, have begun evacuating non-mission-essential U.S. citizens.

As Hurricane Melissa intensifies into a powerful Category 4 storm with the potential to reach Category 5 strength, U.S. authorities at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, have begun evacuating non-mission-essential U.S. citizens.

Hurricane Melissa sees extreme rapid intensification as Jamaica braces for extensive infrastructural damage

Hurricane Melissa sees extreme rapid intensification as Jamaica braces for extensive infrastructural damage

Time has essentially run out for millions of people in Jamaica to prepare for deadly Hurricane Melissa’s onslaught as the monster storm undergoes "extreme rapid intensification" ahead of its likely catastrophic landfall in the coming days.

Time has essentially run out for millions of people in Jamaica to prepare for deadly Hurricane Melissa’s onslaught as the monster storm undergoes "extreme rapid intensification" ahead of its likely catastrophic landfall in the coming days.

Weather Authority: Saturday 8 a.m. forecast
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Weather Authority: Saturday 8 a.m. forecast

FOX 29's morning news team breaks down the latest local, regional and national news.

FOX 29's morning news team breaks down the latest local, regional and national news.

Weather Authority: What to expect in weather this weekend
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Weather Authority: What to expect in weather this weekend

From Sunday's football game to the week ahead, FOX 29 Meteorologist Drew Anderson has your look at the weather forecast.

From Sunday's football game to the week ahead, FOX 29 Meteorologist Drew Anderson has your look at the weather forecast.

Melissa forecast to blast Jamaica for days as a major hurricane

Melissa forecast to blast Jamaica for days as a major hurricane

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to begin intensifying soon. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross says this could be a catastrophic situation for the Caribbean.

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to begin intensifying soon. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross says this could be a catastrophic situation for the Caribbean.

Weather Authority: Thursday 10 p.m. forecast
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Weather Authority: Thursday 10 p.m. forecast

FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Scott breaks down what to expect in weather this weekend.

FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Scott breaks down what to expect in weather this weekend.

Weather Authority: Wednesday 10 p.m. forecast
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Weather Authority: Wednesday 10 p.m. forecast

FOX 29 Meteorologist breaks down a chilly forecast ahead including what to expect in weather this weekend.

FOX 29 Meteorologist breaks down a chilly forecast ahead including what to expect in weather this weekend.

These are the 14 billion-dollar weather disasters of 2025, according to data

These are the 14 billion-dollar weather disasters of 2025, according to data

New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.

New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.

When is peak fall foliage in Pennsylvania — and where should you go?

When is peak fall foliage in Pennsylvania — and where should you go?

Autumn has certainly arrived across Pennsylvania — and that means the state’s forests are bursting into color. From the high ridges of the Laurel Highlands to the deep valleys of the Pine Creek Gorge, timing your visit right can mean the difference between an average trip and one filled with gold, red and orange leaves.

Autumn has certainly arrived across Pennsylvania — and that means the state’s forests are bursting into color. From the high ridges of the Laurel Highlands to the deep valleys of the Pine Creek Gorge, timing your visit right can mean the difference between an average trip and one filled with gold, red and orange leaves.