Hurricane Melissa's 252-mph wind gust sets new record; plus, Moss survives exposure to space in ISS experiment
Hurricane Melissa's 252-mph wind gust sets new record; plus, Moss survives exposure to space in ISS experiment  
Podcast: AccuWeather Daily
Published On: Mon Nov 24 2025
Description: A weather instrument dropped from a Hurricane Hunter plane during Hurricane Melissa measured the highest winds on record for such an instrument. Also, mosses are known to thrive in some of Earth’s harshest environments, from Death Valley’s scorching heat to the freezing peaks of mountains. Now, researchers have discovered that this tiny green plant can even survive the vacuum of space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices