Watch: Storm chasers fly inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa
Summary
A group of U.S. Air Force Reserve crew members, called the "Hurricane Hunters," flew into the middle of Hurricane Melissa to gather important weather information. Hurricane Melissa is the strongest storm in 2025 so far and is expected to hit Jamaica and other nearby areas soon.Key Facts
- The crew known as "Hurricane Hunters" is part of the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
- They flew into the eye of Hurricane Melissa to collect data.
- This data is for the National Hurricane Center to better understand the storm.
- Hurricane Melissa has wind speeds up to 175 mph (282 km/h).
- The storm is classified as a category five hurricane, which is the highest level.
- Melissa is predicted to hit Jamaica late Monday or early Tuesday.
- After Jamaica, it is expected to move over eastern Cuba and the Bahamas.
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