A National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA’s) “hurricane hunter” Lockheed WP-3D Orion aircraft, flying into the eye of Hurricane Milton. [screenshot]
Key Takeaways:
A NOAA "hurricane hunter" aircraft flew into the eye of Hurricane Milton to collect vital scientific data for improved forecasts and research.
The crew experienced severe turbulence during the mission, with video from onboard the aircraft widely shared online.
Despite being downgraded to Category 4, Hurricane Milton still poses a significant threat to Florida's west-central coast, with 155 mph winds and storm surges of 10 feet or more expected upon its Wednesday landfall.
One of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s two “hurricane hunter” Lockheed WP-3D Orion aircraft flew into the eye of Hurricane Milton as it approached the Florida coast.
