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natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tracking Hurricane Lee: From Terrifying Footage to Impact Risk and Safety Tips"

Storm chasers captured terrifying footage from inside the eye of Hurricane Lee, a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 to 156 mph. The video shows lightning crackling throughout the storm as the jet-black eye looms overhead. The footage was shot by the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters." The squadron flies specialized WC-130J Hercules aircraft equipped with meteorological sensors to collect weather data. Hurricane Lee is currently in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to move north, but its impact on the U.S. Atlantic coast is still uncertain.

via Space.com|

#atlantic-ocean #hurricane-hunters #hurricane-lee

natural-disasters2 years ago•5 min saved

"Air Force Captures Stunning Footage Inside Cat-5 Hurricane Lee as East Coast Braces for Impact"

The Air Force's 'Hurricane Hunters' captured stunning footage of Hurricane Lee, which escalated from a Category 1 to a Category 5 hurricane overnight, as it moves towards the eastern seaboard. While forecasters struggle to predict its path, New York City and Boston experienced severe storms caused by the hurricane's currents. Lee remains far off the US coastline but could bring dangerous surf conditions to the East Coast. The hurricane's intensity and potential impact on the US East Coast, Atlantic Canada, or Bermuda are still uncertain.

via Daily Mail|

#east-coast #hurricane-hunters #hurricane-lee

natural-disasters2 years ago•5 min saved

Idalia's Impact: From Grounded Planes to All Clear

As Hurricane Idalia approached Florida, all of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) hurricane-hunting planes were grounded due to technical issues and repairs. The grounding of the planes, including the last remaining "hurricane hunter" plane called Miss Piggy, raised concerns about the availability of crucial storm data for accurate forecasting and decision-making. While the Hurricane Center has alternative methods for gathering information, experts emphasize the importance of the planes in providing data that informs watches, warnings, and evacuation decisions. NOAA is planning to replace its aging aircraft and is currently relying on other observing platforms to track storms.

via The Washington Post|

#forecasting-tools #hurricane-hunters #hurricane-idalia

weather2 years ago•1 min saved

Gulf Storm Threatens Florida: What You Need to Know

Invest 93L, a disturbance in the western Caribbean, is expected to slowly develop over the weekend and potentially strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico by late Sunday or Monday. The storm will interact with land, keeping it weak and unorganized. By Wednesday, impacts could be felt in parts of Florida, although the strength and exact landfall location remain uncertain. Hurricane Hunters will investigate the storm and provide crucial data on its potential strength. Warm water temperatures and the presence of the loop current may fuel the storm's development. Dry air and slow organization may keep the storm on the weaker side. It is important to review storm plans as development, strengthening, and potential landfall could occur within a 48-hour period from Monday to Wednesday.

via WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando|

#gulf-storm #hurricane-hunters #invest-93l