🚁 Inside the Eye of Hurricane Melissa Step into the cockpit of NOAA’s WP‑3D Orion as it penetrates Hurricane Melissa — a blur of turbulence, technology, and bravery. ✔️ Since 22 October, NOAA crews have flown nearly 100 flight hours into Melissa, deploying over 200 dropsondes to gather critical data on wind, pressure, and humidity. ✔️ One dropsonde recorded wind speeds of 219 knots (~252 mph) — possibly the highest ever measured in a tropical cyclone. ✔️ Missions typically last 8 to 10 hours, o

Hurricane Hunters entered the eye of Hurricane Melissa to collect critical data that helps improve forecasts and research, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). READ MORE: bit.ly/4qDGKJg | FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay

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National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Michael Brennan provides a LIVE update on Hurricane #Melissa. The Atlantic hurricane season continues until November 30. Follow us on social media to get the latest updates! Stay tuned for posts during tropical events and LIVE updates on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Facebook & YouTube - @ NOAA/NWS National Hurricane Center Instagram - @ nwsnhc_hurricanes X - @ NWSNHC For more detailed forecasts and text updates, visit Hurricanes.gov. ******************