Atlantic Storm

A violent tornado struck the southern Brazilian state of Paraná on Thursday, unleashing winds that exceeded 150 mph (240 km/h) and a deluge of rain that pounded the region for hours. The twister ripped through several rural communities near the city of Ponta Grossa, flattening homes, uprooting trees, and tossing vehicles like...

As Hurricane Melissa barrels its way across the Atlantic Ocean, Jamaica and Cuba are bracing for impact, with authorities warning of catastrophic winds and rain. The storm, which has intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, is the most powerful to hit the Atlantic this year, prompting widespread evacuations. In Jamaica,...