Hurricane Melissa intensified into a powerful Category 5 storm and remained on track to slam Jamaica with a destructive storm surge, damaging winds and life-threatening flash flooding.

Hurricane Melissa intensified Monday into a Category 5 storm, a potentially catastrophic system that is just hours away from slamming into Jamaica and leaving scores of tourists, including some from the St. Louis area, stranded on the island. The powerful ...

A cold front is expected to push through the area mid-week, bringing pleasant temperatures and zero rain chances for those planning to trick-or-treat.