WATCH: What NOAA’s 'hurricane hunters' can see inside Hurricane Isaias
Summary
NOAA's hurricane hunters fly planes directly into storms like Hurricane Isaias to collect important information that satellites cannot capture. This data helps scientists understand how strong the hurricane is and improves weather forecasts.Key Facts
- NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) uses specially equipped planes called "hurricane hunters."
- These planes fly into hurricanes to gather detailed data from inside the storm.
- Satellite images cannot provide some of the information needed to track a hurricane's strength.
- Hurricane Isaias was being monitored as it approached the Gulf Coast.
- Data from hurricane hunters helps improve the accuracy of hurricane forecasts.
- The improved forecasts assist communities in preparing for potential impacts.
- NOAA engineers operate the hurricane hunter flights.
- Hurricane Isaias reached Category 3 strength during monitoring.
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