3.8M views · 39K reactions | Since Oct. 22, our crews have flown nearly 100 flight hours into Hurricane #Melissa, releasing more than 200 dropsondes to collect critical data that helps refine the forecasts. Take a look at some of our mission highlights from inside the storm on the @NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA42 "Kermit." Visit NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center and hurricanes.gov for the latest forecasts and advisories. #FlyNOAA | The NOAA Hurricane Hunters | Facebook

542K views · 5.5K reactions | Into the eyewall of Hurricane #Beryl! ✈️⛈️ This season is in full swing and NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA42 “Kermit” is gathering data to assist forecasters from NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center. These flights also support hurricane research from NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory. Visit hurricanes.gov for the latest forecast and advisories. : Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Utama, NOAA Corps | The NOAA Hurricane Hunters | Facebook