Dramatic Aerial View: Plane Flies Through Hurricane Erin’s Powerful Eye https://t.co/q0QMtObAmp
Take a flight with us to see Hurricane Erin through the eyes of NOAA satellites and the Air Force's Hurricane Hunters. https://t.co/AGWt83huwT
VIDÉO - Un avion s'aventure dans l'œil de l'ouragan Erin https://t.co/7CkMzwPCtI
NOAA's Hurricane Hunters and the U.S. Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron have captured unprecedented footage while flying directly into the eye of Hurricane Erin, a powerful storm in the Atlantic Ocean. The aircraft penetrated the eye as Erin reached Category 5 status on Saturday, providing critical data on the storm's structure and intensity. Following this, Hurricane Erin weakened to a Category 4 early Sunday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The dramatic aerial footage showcases the storm's eye and highlights the capabilities of the reconnaissance teams in gathering vital meteorological information.
