List of the Strongest Atlantic Hurricanes: References & Edit History

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  • Mindy Johnston
    Mindy Spitzer Johnston is Managing Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. 

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Updated the maximum sustained wind speed for Hurricane Melissa to 165 knots (190 miles [306 km]) per hour. Feb 26, 2026
New article added. Nov 05, 2025
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