When Melissa made landfall near New Hope in Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica, sustained winds reached 185 miles per hour, with a central pressure of 892 millibars—among the lowest ever recorded for an Atlantic landfall.

From Arkansas to West Virginia, from Missouri to Tennessee, this deadly weather system delivered more than just turbulent skies.

March is one of the most unpredictable months of the year for severe weather.

This post is a recap of the 2025 National Storm Chaser Summit