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WMO Retires Hurricane Melissa After Deadly Caribbean Impact, Record-Tying 190 mph Peak

The decision follows an NHC post‑season review confirming a 190 mph peak with record‑level measurements.

Galveston Seawall Certified World's Longest Uninterrupted Pedestrian Walkway at 10.3 Miles

Twenty Years After Katrina, Gulf Coast Commemorates as Hard Lessons Resurface

New Orleans Marks Katrina’s 20th Anniversary With Memorials, Second-Line Parade

2025 Atlantic hurricane season kicks off with above-average activity forecast