Melissa rapidly intensified going into Sunday morning and is now a Category 4 hurricane with 140 mph winds. The US National Hurricane Center expects it to strengthen into a rare Category 5 hurricane on Sunday night or early Monday.

Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 4 storm on Saturday. It unleashed torrential rain and threatened to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica, the U.

Impact-rated windows are built to survive flying debris and hurricane-force winds. We tested options from Andersen, Marvin, and Pella to find the best. Modern storm windows are typically impact rated and built to withstand flying debris. By Jesse Will In ...

For homeowners and business owners in storm-prone or high-risk areas, protecting property is a constant concern. One of the most effective defenses is installing impact resistant windows. These specialized windows are designed to withstand flying debris ...

Q: My condo apartment’s back lanai has been undergoing concrete restoration for a year, and my unit was the first completed. There is an ongoing debate between the association and engineers about what to do with the hurricane windows and shutters on the ...

(1) A Hurricane WATCH: southern peninsula of Haiti from the border with the Dominican Republic to Port-Au-Prince.... Tropical Storm WATCH for Jamaica.

Some travel plans in Central Florida are being altered due to Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to intensify into a hurricane.

Boynton Beach homeowners now have access to high-quality hurricane-rated doors and windows through Impact Windows Center (772-444-7504).

Under the agreement, Triumph will fund $3.5 million for the company and the county to retrofit a building in the Bay County Industrial Park.

Homeowner's insurance typically covers wind and hail damage, often with a separate hurricane deductible. Flood insurance is a separate policy covering damage from storm surge, heavy rain, and rising water. Homeowners should review their policies for ...