This is a terrific animation overlay of a hurricane hunter aircraft repeatedly flying through the #Beryl eye wall. This reminds me of my Lynker colleague and former hurricane hunter pilot Rear Admiral Michael J. Silah, NOAA (Ret.) and the video of flying his aircraft through the #Katrina eye - exhilarating!
✈️ Check out this visual of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters flying over the eye of Category 5 Hurricane #Beryl to gather data from the air. This supplements data collected from the oceans and satellites.
🌀 Beryl has weakened to Category 4 as it heads to Jamaica, bringing life-threatening winds and storm surges.
🤝 Monitoring and forecasting hurricanes is a massive team effort.
📰 More on WMO news: https://ow.ly/ZbFu50Sukih
Hazardous occupation.... Hand-Salure to the Airmen and women responding to the Call of Duty!. Btw, Beryl was an impressive Cat 5 to watch from my location 170 nm SW from Grenada on Margarita Island.
✈️ Check out this visual of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters flying over the eye of Category 5 Hurricane #Beryl to gather data from the air. This supplements data collected from the oceans and satellites.
🌀 Beryl has weakened to Category 4 as it heads to Jamaica, bringing life-threatening winds and storm surges.
🤝 Monitoring and forecasting hurricanes is a massive team effort.
📰 More on WMO news: https://ow.ly/ZbFu50Sukih
NOAA uses specially equipped aircraft known as “Hurricane Hunters” for missions into the middle of hurricanes. The main types of airplanes used for these missions are:
1. Lockheed WP-3D Orion: These are turboprop aircraft specifically modified for weather reconnaissance and research. NOAA operates two WP-3D Orions, nicknamed “Kermit” and “Miss Piggy.”
2. Gulfstream IV-SP (G-IV): This jet flies at high altitudes around and ahead of tropical systems to collect data on upper-level winds that influence the system’s track and intensity.
Mission Objectives:
1. Data Collection: The primary mission is to gather critical meteorological data within and around hurricanes. This includes measurements of temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, and direction at various altitudes.
2. Research: Conduct scientific research to improve understanding of hurricane structure, formation, and intensification processes.
3. Forecasting: Provide real-time data to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to improve hurricane forecasting models and track predictions.
4. Surveillance: Monitor the storm’s development, intensity, and movement to assist in warning and preparedness efforts.
The data collected by these missions are vital for improving the accuracy of hurricane forecasts and ultimately saving lives and property.
✈️ Check out this visual of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters flying over the eye of Category 5 Hurricane #Beryl to gather data from the air. This supplements data collected from the oceans and satellites.
🌀 Beryl has weakened to Category 4 as it heads to Jamaica, bringing life-threatening winds and storm surges.
🤝 Monitoring and forecasting hurricanes is a massive team effort.
📰 More on WMO news: https://ow.ly/ZbFu50Sukih
✈️ Check out this visual of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters flying over the eye of Category 5 Hurricane #Beryl to gather data from the air. This supplements data collected from the oceans and satellites.
🌀 Beryl has weakened to Category 4 as it heads to Jamaica, bringing life-threatening winds and storm surges.
🤝 Monitoring and forecasting hurricanes is a massive team effort.
📰 More on WMO news: https://ow.ly/ZbFu50Sukih
NOAA uses specially equipped aircraft known as “Hurricane Hunters” for missions into the middle of hurricanes. The main types of airplanes used for these missions are:
1. Lockheed WP-3D Orion: These are turboprop aircraft specifically modified for weather reconnaissance and research. NOAA operates two WP-3D Orions, nicknamed “Kermit” and “Miss Piggy.”
2. Gulfstream IV-SP (G-IV): This jet flies at high altitudes around and ahead of tropical systems to collect data on upper-level winds that influence the system’s track and intensity.
Mission Objectives:
1. Data Collection: The primary mission is to gather critical meteorological data within and around hurricanes. This includes measurements of temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, and direction at various altitudes.
2. Research: Conduct scientific research to improve understanding of hurricane structure, formation, and intensification processes.
3. Forecasting: Provide real-time data to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to improve hurricane forecasting models and track predictions.
4. Surveillance: Monitor the storm’s development, intensity, and movement to assist in warning and preparedness efforts.
The data collected by these missions are vital for improving the accuracy of hurricane forecasts and ultimately saving lives and property. 👏👏👏 congratulations “Kermit” and “Miss Piggy.”
✈️ Check out this visual of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters flying over the eye of Category 5 Hurricane #Beryl to gather data from the air. This supplements data collected from the oceans and satellites.
🌀 Beryl has weakened to Category 4 as it heads to Jamaica, bringing life-threatening winds and storm surges.
🤝 Monitoring and forecasting hurricanes is a massive team effort.
📰 More on WMO news: https://ow.ly/ZbFu50Sukih
🌊 Hurricane Preparedness tip! 🌩
When interpreting hurricane forecasts, it's important to rely on official sources like the National Hurricane Center (in the U.S.). They base their projections on sophisticated computer models 💻 , satellite imagery 🛰 , and data from hurricane hunter aircraft 🚁 , aiming to provide the most accurate and timely information possible to help communities prepare and respond effectively!
#FER#Weatheraware#Hurricaneprepared#Hurricaneseason
With tropical weather activity currently impacting Texas, it's more important than ever for Texans to be prepared. This week’s hurricane preparedness tip is a reminder to know your evacuation route.
📍 Review hurricane evacuation maps and identify your local evacuation zones. Choose at least two routes to ensure you're prepared. #EvacuationPlan#HurricaneSafety
For more hurricane preparedness tips, visit gov.texas.gov/hurricane.
Map in a minute: Map a hurricane using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World. Given the current hurricane season and the number of evacuations, you may need a map of imminent weather conditions at any time. https://ow.ly/bxjf50PHRtM
Map in a minute: Map a hurricane using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World. Given the current hurricane season and the number of evacuations, you may need a map of imminent weather conditions at any time. https://ow.ly/3xzh50PHLqf
As we approach the final official day of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, it's crucial to remember the importance of maintaining a state of readiness for emergencies throughout the entire year.
➡️ Explore how satellite #communications, specifically through a PACE plan, can contribute to your preparedness strategy: https://hubs.li/Q029fzY30#HurricaneSeason#Preparedness
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2wHazardous occupation.... Hand-Salure to the Airmen and women responding to the Call of Duty!. Btw, Beryl was an impressive Cat 5 to watch from my location 170 nm SW from Grenada on Margarita Island.