Overview and Classification
Cyclone Melissa was a tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic basin during the 2025 season. The system's official record is maintained in the International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS v04r01) under storm identifier 2025294N14290, with official data sourced through the regional World Meteorological Organization (WMO) responsible agency dataset, hurdat_atl.
Storm Chronology and Track
According to the official best track archive, Melissa's recorded track spanned from 2025-10-21 06:00:00 UTC through 2025-11-01 06:00:00 UTC. Over the course of its lifecycle, the archive cataloged 93 track points along its main path within the North Atlantic basin and Caribbean Sea subbasin.
Peak Intensity and Meteorological Measurements
Official meteorological assessments from the responsible WMO agency documented the peak parameters of Melissa:
- Maximum Sustained Wind: 165.0 knots (305.6 km/h), assessed on the WMO responsible agency basis.
- Minimum Central Pressure: 892.0 mb.
- Track Type: Main track.
- Data Status: Non-provisional historical entry.
Archive Context
The International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship compiles tropical cyclone data from global and regional warning centers. Melissa's 93 recorded track observations provide a complete post-analysis historical record for the system within the 2025 North Atlantic hurricane archive.
Frequently asked questions
What was the maximum wind speed recorded for Cyclone Melissa?
According to official WMO agency records in IBTrACS, Melissa reached a peak maximum sustained wind of 165.0 knots (305.6 km/h).
What was the lowest central pressure observed in Melissa?
The system reached a minimum central pressure of 892.0 mb.
When was Melissa active in the North Atlantic?
Melissa's official track period began at 2025-10-21 06:00:00 UTC and concluded at 2025-11-01 06:00:00 UTC.
Image credits
- GOES imagery: CSU/CIRA & NOAA — Wikimedia Commons source — Public domain
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.